News in January 2014 Raining cats and dogs – running for power in the past Modern politicians may feel they have it tough – but they should thank their lucky stars they weren’t standing for election in the Westminster constituency in 1741. published on: 30 January 2014 University Enterprise Zones Ãå±±½ûµØ is one of eight cities across the UK earmarked by the government to share £15m for the development of University Enterprise Zones. published on: 29 January 2014 ‘Natural’ engineering offers solution against future flooding Back-to-nature flood schemes which use the land’s natural defences to slow river flow and reduce flooding could be a cost-effective way of tackling one of the biggest problems facing the UK today. published on: 28 January 2014 Ambitious project puts no limits on learning A €1.9M project led by Ãå±±½ûµØ will take lessons from around the world to help improve mathematics and science skills in Europe and South Africa. published on: 27 January 2014 The iPod in the head: How the brain processes musical hallucinations A woman with an "iPod in her head" has helped scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ and University College London identify the areas of the brain that are affected when patients experience a rare condition called musical hallucinations. published on: 27 January 2014 Water fluoride levels do not increase risk of bone cancer Fluoride levels in drinking water do not lead to a greater risk of primary bone cancer, a new study has found. published on: 22 January 2014 Interesting Insights: New free public lecture series set to begin The issue of slavery is back in the headlines thanks to the award-winning film 12 Years a Slave. Richard Blackett, from Vanderbilt University, will throw more light on the subject with his Insights public lecture. published on: 17 January 2014 The psychological effects of the environment Spending as little as 45 minutes in a high-crime, deprived neighbourhood can have measurable effects on people’s trust in others and their feelings of paranoia. published on: 15 January 2014 What lies beneath – scientists discover giant trench under Antarctic Ice A massive ancient subglacial trough – deeper than the Grand Canyon - has been discovered by a team of UK experts. published on: 14 January 2014 Fresh faced: Looking younger for longer Ãå±±½ûµØ researchers have identified an antioxidant Tiron, which offers total protection against some types of sun damage and may ultimately help our skin stay looking younger for longer. published on: 10 January 2014 New grant for leukaemia research Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists are hoping to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with the most common form of adult leukaemia, after being awarded a grant by the blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. published on: 9 January 2014