News tagged with: research
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University participates in European research network examining the early detection of Alzheimer's disease
University of Plymouth news: The University of Plymouth is part of the CombiDiag Doctoral Network, which is develop pioneering techniques for the diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s disease
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Academic shortlisted for award recognising the UK’s net zero pioneers
University of Plymouth news: Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng has been shortlisted for the Net Zero Energy Pioneer category at the 2024 Green Energy Awards, hosted by Regen
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Detailed study reveals how pulse oximeters significantly overestimate oxygen readings in people with darker skin tones
University of Plymouth news: The University has led a systematic review, published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, that assesses how a person’s skin tone can influence readings provided by common monitoring devices used in global healthcare
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Scientists provide first detailed estimates of how much sediment is supplied to coral islands from the reef system
University of Plymouth news: Scientists have produced the first detailed estimates of how much sediment is transported onto the shores of coral reef islands, and how that might enable them to withstand the future threats posed by climate change
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University influences new measure seeking to protect marine mammal habitats
University of Plymouth news: Research carried out by the University of Plymouth and its partners has proved critical to the western English Channel being identified as an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA).
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Project aims to enhance the potential to forecast landslides
University of Plymouth news: The EXCESS project aims to begin addressing the issue of variations in landsliding through time, and will go some way to providing the type of information that could ultimately save thousands of lives
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Collaboration awarded funding to develop marine digital twin of Dover Harbour
University of Plymouth news: The University is working with the Port of Dover and the University of Manchester on a new initiative seeking to develop a digital twin of Britain’s busiest port.
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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in the ocean.
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Citizen science project tracks the health of planet’s peatlands
University of Plymouth news: Requiring nothing more than a photograph taken by smartphone, the Tracking the Colour of Peatlands project encourages people to assess how the areas change colour over the course of the growing season
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Relocated songbirds can successfully learn the diversity of song they need to survive
University of Plymouth news: A new study led by the University has found nestling songbirds relocated as part of conservation programmes successfully learn the song repertoires they need to communicate – and ultimately survive – in the wild
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Microparticles from road tyres are “high concern” pollutants, research shows
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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Eat, drink and be happy – new diet and nutrition guidance for older adults
The University of Plymouth has led an evidence review that underpins new guidance for older adults, recently published by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the review explored the most up-to-date evidence for six key themes relating to over-65s.
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