-
Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species
New research led by the University of Plymouth has shown that the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been recorded for the first time in critically endangered amphibians in the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
-
Studying Implementation of Midwifery Continuity of Carer (SIMCA)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/simca
Studying Implementation of Midwifery Continuity of Carer (SIMCA) is a research study that aims to better understand different rates of progress with Midwifery Continuity of Carer implementation in the NHS in England.
-
Decreased oxygen levels could present hidden threat to marine species, study suggests
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have shown that creatures which develop in hypoxic (low oxygen) conditions in the marine environment could experience previously unseen hindered development, and become compromised as adults.
-
Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structure
Research by the University of Oxford, University of Plymouth, Queen’s University Belfast, Swansea University and the Natural History Museum, London, suggests plants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than megaherbivores
-
Feasibility RCT of a targeted volunteer peer coaching service for outpatients with long-term conditions: the PEER CONNECT study
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/primarycare/peer-coaching
Feasibility RCT of a targeted volunteer peer coaching service to support outpatients with chronic pain, rheumatoid arthritis and MS.
-
Rocky habitats need to be protected for endangered amphibians to survive, study shows
An international team of scientists led by the University of Plymouth has published research in the PLoS ONE journal showing that rare amphibians living on rocky plateaux in western India are in desperate need of greater protection
-
Escape the vapes: scientists call for global shift to curb consumer use of disposable technologies
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/escape-the-vapes
University of Plymouth news: Academics from across the UK, writing in the journal Science, have called for worldwide action to halt the environmental threats posed by single-use electronic devices.
-
International experts issue renewed call for Global Plastics Treaty to be grounded in robust science
University of Plymouth news: A University researcher and graduate are among the signatories of a letter published in Science ahead of the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) begins in Canada
-
Living walls can reduce heat lost from buildings by over 30%, study shows
Research by the University of Plymouth has shown that retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more than 30%
-
Tech companies not doing enough to protect users from phishing scams
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/tech-companies-not-doing-enough-to-protect-users-from-phishing-scams
Academics from the University of Plymouth’s Centre for Security, Communications and Network (CSCAN) Research assessed the effectiveness of phishing filters employed by various email service providers
Filter results by
Displaying results 31 - 40 of 279 in total