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Coastal cities leave up to 75% of seafloor exposed to harmful light pollution
A study led by the University of Plymouth showed that under both cloudy and clear skies, quantities of light used in everyday street lighting permeated all areas of the water column.
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Tropical forests may be approaching a critical high-temperature threshold
University of Plymouth news: A study published in Nature, co-authored by Associate Professor in Terrestrial Ecology Dr Sophie Fauset, has found some tropical leaves are already reaching temperatures at which they can no longer function.
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University gets UNESCO backing to enhance global geoscience awareness
Professor Iain Stewart, Director of the Sustainable Earth Institute at the University of Plymouth, has successfully applied to create a UNESCO Chair in Geoscience and Society
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New study shows how discarded plastic bags are smothering marine life
Plymouth University news: A joint research study with Trinity College Dublin has show than plastic bags are impacting the development of microalgae, a key component of the marine ecosystem.
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Plymouth Exploration and Discovery Research Unit (PEDRU)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/pedru
University of Plymouth research: Plymouth Exploration and Discovery Research Unit (PEDRU) is a collaboration looking at inspiring endeavours and how they can benefit society and the planet.
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Project aims to reduce the epilepsy risks for patients with intellectual disabilities
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University of Plymouth have led the development of the Clive Treacey Safety Checklist and accompanying guidance, which aim to provide practical advice for commissioning professionals.
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Scientists join forces to boost crop production
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-join-forces-to-enhance-crop-production-in-the-middle-east
Academics from the University of Plymouth have signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Jeddah to explore joint projects that would allow plants to be grown in controlled conditions in the Middle East
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Reducing oxygen for critically ill patients does not harm chances of survival
University of Plymouth news: The University led the UK-ROX trial, which sought to establish whether a strategy of conservative oxygen therapy would reduce mortality rates among ICU patients
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Smart cities and communities: the future of connected neighbourhoods – Professor Katharine Willis
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/professorial-katharine-willis
What’s on at the University of Plymouth: The Inaugural Professorial Lecture of Professor Katharine Willis on how we might live in cities in the future. University of Plymouth and online, 7 June 2023.
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Finding ways to fix the UK’s food system
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/finding-ways-to-fix-the-uks-food-system
University of Plymouth news: Our research features extensively in evidence developed through a UK-wide project aimed at making the nation’s food healthier, fairer and greener
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