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Research shows that people overestimate benefits – and underestimate risks – of medical interventions
From major heart surgery to a course of minor drugs, people overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks of a variety of medical procedures, according to new research led by the School of Psychology.
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Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rivers-contain-hidden-sinks-and-sources-of-microplastics
University of Plymouth news: A study led by the University has found that significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems
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Winchcombe meteorite holds information about the origin of Earth’s oceans
A study involving researchers in the University of Plymouth's Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre finds that the Winchcombe meteorite holds information about the origin of Earth’s oceans
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Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan
University of Plymouth news: Dr Alyson Norman works to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – and has welcomed news that the issue is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament
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Fish fingers like you've never seen them before
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/fish-fingers-like-youve-never-seen-them-before
University of Plymouth news: A pilot community project to create a new locally sourced fish finger for school lunches is making waves across Plymouth and beyond.
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Highlighting how creative collaborations can raise awareness of social issues
University of Plymouth news: New research focuses on a short film – Food: On the Margins in Plymouth – produced by the University and Fotonow CIC to highlight the challenges facing vulnerable members of society as a result of food poverty
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Genetic toxicology and ecotoxicology publications
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/genetic-ecotoxicology/publications
Learn more about the publications the Genetic Toxicology and Ecotoxicology Research Group research has featured in.
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Pheasants at risk on unfamiliar ground
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pheasants-at-risk-on-unfamiliar-ground
University of Plymouth news: New research involving Dr Mark Whiteside, Lecturer in Animal Welfare, found that pheasants are most likely to be killed by predators on unfamiliar ground.
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MARIC
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/marine-institute/maric
University of Plymouth: The Marine Innovation Centre (MARIC) aims to make the South West’s marine and maritime businesses globally competitive.
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Study calls for action to explore potential impacts of decommissioned offshore structures
University of Plymouth news: This new study comes at a time when increasing numbers of oil and gas platforms are being phased out, but renewable energy structures are being installed in their place
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