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Future ocean conditions could cause significant changes in marine mussels
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have showed that increased temperature and acidification of our oceans could cause significant physical changes in an economically important marine species
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Invasive lionfish likely to become permanent residents in the Mediterranean
Research involving the University of Plymouth shows invasive lionfish are now thriving and well-established in the area and across southern Europe.
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Combined effects of plastic pollution and seawater flooding amplify threats to coastal plant species
University of Plymouth news: A new study by the University highlights how a combination of environmental stressors can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet’s critical ecosystems
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Research explores the potential for mechanical devices to clear the ocean of plastics
New research led by the University of Plymouth suggests that while mechanical devices do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities removed can be comparatively low and they can also trap marine organisms.
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Study suggests ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily deteriorate in the environment and can adversely affect terrestrial species
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University say that as we move to reduce our use of plastics these new findings highlight the importance of understanding alternative materials, their impacts and how to dispose of them
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Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition
University of Plymouth: Researchers from the University led a study that asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them cope better with their lower back pain.
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Reverse-engineered computer model provides insights into larval behaviour
A study by the University of Plymouth and the National Oceanography Centre abandons previously used methods to reveal new insights into larval behaviour in the ocean through reverse-engineering.
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Movement study could be significant in helping understand brain rehabilitation
Research led by the University of Plymouth explored how distinct prior actions affected a person’s ability to perform certain simple movements, for example, reaching to catch a ball or drinking a cup of coffee
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Black Death mortality was not as widespread as previously thought
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New research involving the University of Plymouth shows the Black Death had a devastating impact in some regions of Europe – however, parts of the continent experienced little or no effect
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Study explores effects of climatic changes on Christmas Island’s red crabs
University of Plymouth news: Research carried out during a field trip involving scientists and graduates from our Marine Biology course has provided new insights into the physiology of an iconic species.
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