News tagged with: news, research
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Why are board games so popular among many people with autism? New research explains
Academics say the research into board gaming could help to inform future work on designing wellbeing interventions for special populations.
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Blood cancer drug could make radiotherapy on brain tumours more effective
University of Plymouth news: A study at the University's Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence found drugs developed to fight blood and other cancers could improve the efficiency of radiotherapy in low-grade brain tumours.
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Study explores what attracts people to watch live-streams of disasters and extreme weather
University of Plymouth news: New research analysed comments posted by those watching live-streams of extreme weather and found they are important spaces of hazard learning and community gathering.
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First transatlantic vessel-to-grid project aims to advance marine electrification
University of Plymouth news: The £1.8m CanUK project is uniting experts in the UK and Canada and will deploy bi-directional chargers and electric vessels in Plymouth and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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Trial explores whether HIV and AIDS drugs could be used to treat brain tumours
University of Plymouth news: Scientists at our Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence are conducting a clinical trial to see whether using anti-retroviral medications could help people with Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2)
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How soil health collaborations are changing agriculture
University of Plymouth news: Combining local knowledge with the latest sensing technology is improving soil health in the Global South, with important lessons for the North.
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Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have shown for the first time that when sandhoppers want to enter a period of deep sleep they have the means through which to increase their magnesium levels so they reach a state of enforced rest
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University named among world’s best for minimising waste and marine excellence
University of Plymouth news: The Times Higher Impact Rankings have praised the University for its research and activities linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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Academic shares expertise on 80th anniversary of D-Day
University of Plymouth in the news: Dr Harry Bennett, Associate Professor in History, was interviewed by the world’s media as commemorations took place for the 80th anniversary of D-Day
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Peatlands are nature's unsung climate warriors
University of Plymouth news: Dr Scott Davidson explains how peatlands have a myriad of functions, from carbon storage to biodiversity restoration.
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Project aims to deliver real-time assessments of South West’s bathing water quality
University of Plymouth news: Scientists from the University and spinout company Molendotech are developing a marine autonomous remote sampler to be deployed at coastal locations around the region
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Could the Roman Baths help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance?
University of Plymouth news: A study led by students and staff at the University has uncovered a diverse array of microorganisms within the waters of the popular tourist attraction