News tagged with: research
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Study shows devices can reduce fibres produced in laundry cycle by up to 80%
A study conducted at the University of Plymouth compared the efficiency of six different devices and showed they can reduce the amount of fibres released into wastewater during the laundry process by almost 80%.
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Spinout signs agreement with Bosch to further development of harvesting robots
Fieldwork Robotics, a University of Plymouth spinout company, has signed an agreement with international electronics giant Robert Bosch Ltd to speed development of its robot crop-harvesting technology
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Science fiction becomes fact to create live musical performance
Dr Alexis Kirke, Senior Research Fellow in the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research at the University of Plymouth, has shown that a human musician can communicate directly with a quantum computer via teleportation.
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Study uses water data to map population changes caused by tourism
A two-year research project led by the University of Plymouth aims to assess the pressures placed by tourism on the South West’s resources and infrastructure
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Scientists make step forward in development of COVID-19 animal vaccines
The Vaccine Group, a spinout company from the University of Plymouth, has revealed its first two possible vaccines to tackle COVID-19 in animals have proved successful in pre-animal trial laboratory testing
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Academic named among UK’s leading female engineers
Professor Deborah Greaves has been listed by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) among its Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability.
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Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species
Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances.
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Simple way of ‘listening’ to chicks could dramatically improve welfare
New research led by the University of Plymouth suggests a simple and low-cost method of ‘listening’ to chicks may allow welfare issues to be picked up at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Scientists warn against ‘greenwashing’ of global coastal developments
Led by researchers from the University of Plymouth, a new study says the world’s waterfront cities should not be deluged with apparently green developments because they still carry the potential to cause damage to the marine and coastal environment
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Climate change has degraded productivity of shelf sea food webs
New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that larger, nutritious plankton – vital to support fish, seabirds and marine mammals – are being replaced by tiny, primary producers that are of poorer food quality
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Inspiring students create third issue of health research journal
A team including members from the University’s Faculty of Health has overseen the successful publication of the third INSPIRE Student Health Sciences Research Journal.
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Sea snakes have been adapting to see underwater for 15 million years
Research led by the University of Plymouth has for the first time provided evidence of where, when and how frequently species of sea snake have adapted their ability to see in colour
