News tagged with: research
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Peatlands are nature's unsung climate warriors
University of Plymouth news: Dr Scott Davidson explains how peatlands have a myriad of functions, from carbon storage to biodiversity restoration.
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Project aims to deliver real-time assessments of South West’s bathing water quality
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and spinout company Molendotech are developing a marine autonomous remote sampler to be deployed at coastal locations around the region
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Could the Roman Baths help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance?
University of Plymouth news: A study led by students and staff at the University has uncovered a diverse array of microorganisms within the waters of the popular tourist attraction
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New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development
University of Plymouth news: New deep learning model is ‘game changer’ for measuring embryo development. The model performs a task that biologists have struggled with for centuries.
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Study suggests ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily deteriorate in the environment and can adversely affect terrestrial species
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University say that as we move to reduce our use of plastics these new findings highlight the importance of understanding alternative materials, their impacts and how to dispose of them
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Study explores the potential for Cornwall to host pioneering centre for floating offshore wind research
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a feasibility study, supportedby the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Fund, which could ultimately result in a centre for floating offshore wind research being developed in Cornwall
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University helps to pilot pioneering clean maritime initiative
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a project that will showcase how clean maritime technologies can provide energy flexibility to harbours and ports, at the same time as benefitting the UK’s energy grid
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World’s largest survey on dementia attitudes needs your views
University of Plymouth news: The University is co-leading the largest global survey on people’s attitudes towards dementia – and everyone, of any age and location, is encouraged to take part.
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Saturated soils could impact survival of young trees planted to address climate change
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University has looked into the potential effects of increased rainfall in regions being earmarked for expansion of the UK’s temperate rainforests
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Microplastic revolutionary named in the inaugural TIME100 Health list
University of Plymouth news: Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS has been selected by TIME magazine to feature in its inaugural list of the world’s most influential individuals in health.
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Ensuring health technology works for older people
A new toolkit has been launched by a project co-led by the University of Plymouth to help developers consider older people’s accessibility right from the start.
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University plays key role in £5.6million project to engage and inspire Cornwall businesses
The University of Plymouth is playing a key role in a major new initiative, the Entrepreneurial Futures project, aiming to nurture a culture of business innovation and entrepreneurism across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
