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Many second hand plastic toys could pose a risk to children’s health, study suggests
Scientists at the University of Plymouth discover hazardous elements including antimony, barium, bromine, cadmium, chromium and lead in second hand plastic toys, with migratable cadmium exceeding limits set by the European Council’s Toy Safety Directive
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New book explores the causes and consequences of our biodiversity crisis
Professor of Marine Zoology John Spicer, from the University of Plymouth, has published a new book highlighting the grave challenges facing global biodiversity and the actions which need to be taken to preserve it
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Professor co-authors paper on landmark bladder cancer trial
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/professor-co-authors-paper-on-landmark-bladder-cancer-trial
Professor Syed Hussain, Chair in Oncology, has co-authored a paper detailing the largest randomised control trial of the effectiveness of drug Atezolizumab in metastatic bladder cancer in a second-line setting.
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Scientists publish seminal study into impact of nanoparticles on living species
Conceived by researchers at the University of Plymouth, the study assessed how the guts of species from honey bees to humans could protect against the bioaccumulation and toxicological effects of engineered nanomaterials found within the environment
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Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator (DATA)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/devon-agri-tech-accelerator
Led by Devon County Council, the Devon Agri-Tech Accelerator (DATA) project provided research and support for regional farms and agri-tech businesses looking to make the most of future opportunities to build a sustainable farming community.
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Creating net-zero visions of our future communities
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/creating-net-zero-visions-of-our-future-communities
The Net-Zero Visions for the Devon Climate Emergency project, being led by the University of Plymouth, unites community groups with creative professionals and net-zero transition experts
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Hidden moles in hidden holes
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/hidden-moles-in-hidden-holes
University of Plymouth news: Scientists have identified two types of mole which they believe have been living undiscovered in the mountains of eastern Turkey for as many as 3 million years.
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Plastic Scoop
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/sustainable-earth/creative-associates/plastic-scoop
A synthetic ocean: Grand Theft Auto V meets plastic pollution and global heating.
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Using indicator flashcards
Using indicators directly with participants can be a good way to ask them to identify wellbeing for themselves.
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Processes influencing carbon cycling: observations of the lower limb of the Antarctic overturning (PICCOLO)
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/piccolo
University of Plymouth research: On the PICCOLO project, scientists set out the Royal Research Ship Sir David Attenborough (SDA) to learn more about the biological, chemical and physical processes that draw atmospheric carbon deep into the Southern Ocean.
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