Dr Page's model of the initial wave function of the universe is, as he would be the first to admit, far too simplistic.

ECONOMIST: The universe, it appears, may not be alone

This latest research at Swansea University's College of Engineering follows an initial study into the effects that a normal pregnancy has on women's cardiovascular function.

BBC: Pregnant women

The initial group of 1, 000 will participate in a series of baseline studies including cardiac function, testing for joint abnormalities and psychosocial tests.

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