Lecturer in Sports Science, Lancaster University
Christopher J Gaffney currently works at the Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University. Christopher does research in the area of muscle metabolism including work in type II diabetes, spaceflight, and exercise.
Crash diets may work against you – and could have permanent consequences
Jan 04, 2024 04:36 am UTC| Life Health
Those trying to kick-start their weight loss or perhaps wanting to lose a few pounds before a big event or holiday may be tempted to try a crash diet. While its true that in order to lose weight you need to eat fewer...
The 'Murph' challenge: what to know about this CrossFit workout
Jun 10, 2023 11:34 am UTC| Sports
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg recently shared on Facebook and Instagram that he had completed the Murph challenge, which is named for Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in June 2005, aged 29. This...
Worms in space: why we are launching them
Dec 04, 2018 16:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
Space launches are some of the most spectacular and nerve wracking events you can witness. And when you are actually involved in one, you realise just how much can go wrong. We are currently in Florida, nervously counting...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
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