University of Glasgow
Coverage of University of Glasgow in the Nexus archive.
- New research shows prolonged sedentary behavior increases risk of cancer
New research published in Plos Medicine links prolonged sedentary behavior to a 9% higher risk of cancer death, with strong associations to leukemia, kidney, liver, and colorectal cancers. The study, involving 91,000 U.K. Biobank participants, found that uninterrupted sedentary time of at least 30 minutes increases risks, even for physically active individuals.
- Nebraska judge sentences Chinese citizen to time served for photographing military aircraft
A Nebraska judge sentenced Tianrui Liang, a 21-year-old Chinese citizen, to time served for photographing military aircraft at a U.S. Air Force base. Liang pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor and will serve a one-year supervised release if he returns to the United States.
- Lost pages with 'ghost' text recovered from one of the world's most important New Testament manuscripts
Researchers recovered 42 lost pages from Codex H, a significant New Testament manuscript, using modern technology to reveal 'ghost' text. The text dates back to the sixth century and is a copy of the Letters of St. Paul. The discovery provides valuable insights into how sacred texts were interacted with and reused over the centuries.