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Microparticles from road tyres are “high concern” pollutants, research shows
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/microparticles-from-road-tyres-are-high-concern-pollutants
University of Plymouth news: A new study involving the University suggests plastic microparticles released into the environment from common road tyres should be treated as a “high concern” pollutant
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Rocks that originated in Earth’s mantle could reveal secrets of planet’s history
University of Plymouth news: Dr Andy Parsons is part of an international team that is using rocks from the deep ocean to unravel mantle’s role in life on Earth, volcanism and global chemical cycles.
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Giant volcanic eruptions affected Earth’s climate but were not responsible for dinosaur extinction, study suggests
University of Plymouth news: New research involving scientists at the University aims to enhance our understanding of a turbulent period of Earth’s history
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University contributes to study suggesting Earth harbours far more insect species than previously thought
University of Plymouth news: Dr Robert Puschendorf, Associate Professor of Conservation Biology, used his expertise in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica to support new research into our planet’s biodiversity
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Humans’ construction ‘footprint’ on ocean quantified for first time
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/humans-construction-footprint-on-ocean-quantified-for-first-time
Dr Emma Sheehan, from the University of Plymouth, is the only UK author on a new study which for the first time shows the full extent of human development in oceans
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Retention ponds can deliver a substantial reduction in tyre particle pollution
University of Plymouth news: A new study has shown that retention ponds and wetlands constructed as part of major road schemes can reduce the quantities of tyre particles entering the aquatic environment by an average of 75%
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Study shows people with more nature in their neighbourhood smoke and drink less
University of Plymouth news: A study showing how people who live in greener neighbourhoods smoke and drink less on average is the latest involving the University to explore links between nature and addictive behaviours.
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Hermit crabs with more sensitive claws may be bolder in their decisions
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University explored how differences in hermit crabs' sensory abilities influenced how long it took them to recover after being startled.
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UK marine heatwave research priorities outlined in new national roadmap
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University have contributed to new research calling for a coordinated response to the growing environmental threat posed by marine heatwaves
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Avoidable Acute Admissions (AAA)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/public-health/3a
How can frontline expertise and new models of care best contribute to safely reducing avoidable acute admissions?
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