News tagged with: news, research

Electricity can flow through graphene at high frequencies without energy loss - study

University of Plymouth news: Electrical signals transmitted at high frequencies lose none of their energy when passed through the ‘wonder material’ graphene, a study led by the University of Plymouth has shown.
4 March 2016
Research demonstrates evolutionary algorithm could be used to predict oil price rises

Plymouth University news: Future fluctuations in oil prices could be forecast using a combination of previous statistics and complex computer algorithms, according to new research involving Plymouth University
29 February 2016
UK epilepsy self-monitoring app wins prestigious international prize

Plymouth University news: EpSMon, the epilepsy self-monitoring app developed by Plymouth University, the NHS in Cornwall and charity SUDEP Action, has won an award from the Epilepsy Foundation of America
29 February 2016
Primary schools and University to explore learning benefits of computing and robotics

Plymouth University news: Primary school children and teachers are being given an insight into the potential benefits of computer science technology thanks to a research project involving Plymouth University
25 February 2016
Non-destructive technique measures oxygen levels in 3D cells used for toxicity testing

Plymouth University news: A non-destructive technique which can measure the presence of oxygen in 3D models of biological cells has been developed by scientists at Plymouth University and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca
22 February 2016
Manipulative behaviour could be link between EI and delinquency in young women

Plymouth University news: Dr Alison Bacon has published a study showing that young women with high emotional intelligence are more likely to use manipulative behaviours, resulting in a greater engagement in delinquency.
16 February 2016
New study highlights effectiveness of a herpesvirus cytomegalovirus-based vaccine against Ebola virus

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University leads on a study which brings herpesvirus-based Ebola virus vaccines closer for use in great apes and humans
15 February 2016
Health research to estimate the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual population

Plymouth University news: In order to better understand the health and well-being needs of different population groups, Public Health England has commissioned Plymouth University to model an estimate of the size of the lesbian, gay and bisexual population
15 February 2016
Chewing sugar free gum could save the NHS £8.2 million a year

Plymouth University news: If all 12-year-olds chewed sugar free gum after food and drink, the NHS would save £8.2 million a year in health costs, according to a study involving researchers from Plymouth University
12 February 2016
Recent summers likely to be the warmest of last two millennia

University of Plymouth news: Recent global warming lies outside of patterns experienced over the past 2,000 years supporting the suggestion it is being influenced by human activity, an international study involving University of Plymouth has found
29 January 2016
Study assesses how avoidable acute admissions in hospitals could be avoided

Plymouth University news: A study investigating how hospitals try to avoid unnecessary emergency admissions has identified a series of innovations that can help to address this pressing problem in different ways.
29 January 2016
Study shows that allotment gardening improves health and wellbeing

Plymouth University news: Allotment gardening has a positive impact on health and wellbeing – especially for people with mental or physical health problems, according to a study by Plymouth University.
22 January 2016