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Every public school needs its fellow academy
Former Minister for Schools, Andrew Adonis, urges universities to follow Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's lead in setting up academies.
(£)The tricky chemistry of attraction
Dr Alexandra Alvergne (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Anthropology) asks whether the hormonal contraceptive pill could disrupt the chemical signals which affect attraction between the sexes.
Learn to defy the age process
Research led by Professor Andrew Steptoe (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Epidemiology and Public Health) suggests that, "long-term exposure to the conditions of lower (social) status promotes accelerated cellular ageing".
More coverage: Financial Times, Daily Mail, Daily Express, BBC Radio 4 'Today Programme', Radio 5Live, BBC Radio WalesCollege professor says clients listen to their hearts
Professor David Tuckett (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Psychology and Language Sciences) says that emotions are at the heart of every judgement that is made in financial services.
Salmond warned it may take two referendums
Professor Robert Hazell (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Constitution Unit) argues that a second referendum would be required to establish that independence was the "settled will" of the Scottish people.
(£) More coverage: Financial TimesWidening participation through volunteering
Professor Michael Worton (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Vice Provost, academic and international) discusses Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê's volunteering programme and global citizenship agenda.
A global databank could warn of natural disasters
Professor Bill McGuire (Aon Benfield Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Hazard Research Centre)Ìý argues for a global clearing house to store details of major natural threats.
Viewing art gives same pleasure as being in love
The same part of the brain that is stimulated by romantic love is also triggered when we stare at great works of artistic beauty, according to research by Professor Semir Zeki (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Wellcome Laboratory of Neurobiology).
, More coverage: Times of IndiaSeven hours sleep keeps the brain sharp
Research by Dr Jane Ferrie (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Epidemiology and Public Health) suggests that getting too much, or too little sleep can prematurely age your brain.
The procedure: Five steps to independence
The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Constitution Unit highlights the five steps to political independence in Scotland.