News tagged with: research
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Releasing pollack at depth could benefit their long-term survival
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University has suggested changing how pollack are released after being caught by recreational anglers could have a marked difference on the fisheries’ long-term sustainability
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Tech companies need to unite and make device security easier for users
University of Plymouth news: Researchers at the University say the majority of security systems being used by technologies companies place an undue burden on users to understand different and difficult security rules
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Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks
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Cutting edge new testing capabilities support the UK’s marine autonomy ambitions
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a consortium that has launched the first stage of a dedicated maritime autonomy sensor and weather test range in Plymouth Sound
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Project investigates public attitudes and perceptions towards the decommissioning of marine artificial structures
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading the READ-ME initiative, which will use a range of techniques to document attitudes and perceptions in order to generate crucial knowledge to guide sustainable ocean management
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Partnership tackles contamination in materials dredged from the ocean
University of Plymouth news: The University has formed a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Plymouth company Recycle It Global to tackle contamination in materials dredged from the ocean
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Plymouth awarded funding to develop climate adaptation plans
University of Plymouth news: The University is part of a consortium which has secured support from the Pathways2Resilience programme, a flagship programme of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change
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£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth will explore ways to improve services for people in need across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, also influencing positive change for the UK and beyond
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New report reveals scale, causes and consequences of South West octopus bloom
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have contributed to a new report revealing that a dramatic population bloom of the common octopus is having significant effects on fisheries and marine ecosystems
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Scientists establish a means of using lasers to increase muon lifetime
University of Plymouth news: Our researchers have suggested a means to at least double the muon’s lifetime, believing their theory will eventually benefit those working in fields such as geology, material science and particle physics
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Pig vaccine candidate outperforms leading available treatment in new trials
University of Plymouth news: The trial showed the vaccine candidate – developed by a consortium including The Vaccine Group, the University of Plymouth and Moredun Scientific Limited – to be effective against a heterologous serotype of Streptococcus suis
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Living walls boost biodiversity by providing safe spaces for urban wildlife
University of Plymouth news: Our research shows how living walls – structures housing flowers and plants fitted to the outside of new and old buildings – can significantly enhance the biodiversity within urban environments
