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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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Scientists warn against ‘greenwashing’ of global coastal developments
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-warn-against-greenwashing-of-global-coastal-developments
Led by researchers from the University of Plymouth, a new study says the world’s waterfront cities should not be deluged with apparently green developments because they still carry the potential to cause damage to the marine and coastal environment
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Wave power can play greater role in UK’s Net Zero energy drive
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/wave-power-can-play-greater-role-in-uks-net-zero-energy-drive
A new study by the University of Plymouth says wave energy has the potential to provide at least 15% of the UK’s annual electricity and help the country meet its Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions target by 2050
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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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The science of big boulders
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/sustainable-earth/sphere/big-boulders
Read more about Anne Mather's work on big boulders at the University.
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PhD candidate wins prize in nature photography competition
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/phd-candidate-wins-prize-in-nature-photography-competition
A University of Plymouth postgraduate student has won national recognition for a photograph of a rescued female leatherback turtle in Gabon, West Africa.
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Cutting edge agricultural robots offer a low-cost lifeline to UK farmers
Robotriks was co-founded by Jake Shaw-Sutton, Senior Robotics Technician at the University of Plymouth, and has developed a low-cost robotic platform which can be fitted with almost any agricultural implement
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Fieldwork Robotics secures funding to accelerate development of harvesting robots
Fieldwork Robotics, a University of Plymouth spinout company developing a range of harvesting robots to support the agriculture sector, has raised £675,000 through an equity fundraising from existing and new investors
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Research investigates effectiveness of flexible materials in wave energy devices
The FlexWave project - led by academics from the University of Plymouth - will explore whether types of rubber, composites and polymers can be effective in harnessing wave power and converting it into a renewable and sustainable source of energy.
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Industry involvement vital in creation of unique new Cyber-SHIP Lab
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/industry-involvement-vital-in-creation-of-unique-new-cyber-ship-lab
With funding from Research England, there are 18 commercial partners working alongside the University of Plymouth to bring the Cyber-SHIP Lab project to fruition
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