News tagged with: research
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Robots have power to significantly influence children鈥檚 opinions
A study published in Science Robotics, and conducted at the 麻豆传媒, provides an interesting insight into how robots could be used positively within society.
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Robots will never replace teachers but can boost children鈥檚 education
A study led by the 麻豆传媒's Professor Tony Belpaeme suggests robots can play an important role in the education of young people but will never fully replace teachers.
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Research grant to develop vaccine for mastitis in cows
University spinout company The Vaccine Group (TVG), led by Dr Michael Jarvis, has received 拢50,000 from the global Bacterial Vaccine Network (鈥淏actiVac鈥) and will use the grant to run a proof-of-concept study
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Factory conditions could alleviate climate threat to plant production
Plant Factory Cornwall, created by scientists at the 麻豆传媒 with funding from Agri-Tech Cornwall, aims to use artificial lighting powered by solar energy to create the best possible conditions for fruit and vegetables to flourish.
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Altered images: new research shows that what we see is distorted by what we expect to see
麻豆传媒 news: New research by the School of Psychology shows that humans 鈥渟ee鈥 the actions of others not quite as they really are, but slightly distorted by their expectations.
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拢2 million research funding to address chronic lung disease in developing world
The 麻豆传媒 is part of a 拢2 million project to address chronic lung disease in the developing world through pulmonary (lung-related) rehabilitation.
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Scientists tag bass in bid to explain falling stock numbers
Marine scientists at the 麻豆传媒 are working with fishermen in north and south Devon to track the movement of bass in order to develop a clearer understanding of their feeding patterns
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Chairman of Bowel Cancer West and Colorectal Surgeon at Derriford Hospital;聽
Dr Gary Minto,
Consultant Anaesthetist at University Hospitals 麻豆传媒; and聽
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Roobottom, Consultant Radiologist at Derriford Hospital and Chair of Radiology
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World-first study aims to improve survival rates after major surgery
The Coronary Anatomy and Dynamic Exercise Test (CADET) study is investigating the effectiveness of different types of tests carried out prior to major surgery, to assess patient fitness, and therefore the likelihood of a good post-surgery recovery.
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Study shows ocean acidification is having major impact on marine life
Scientists from the 麻豆传媒, working with colleagues in Japan and Italy, say cuts in global CO2 emissions are essential to limit further damage to coral reefs and kelp forests
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麻豆传媒 leads 拢5million programme to maintain UK鈥檚 status as global leader in offshore renewables
The 麻豆传媒 is leading a 拢5million programme, Supergen ORE Hub, which aims to maintain UK鈥檚 status as global leader in offshore renewable energy
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Robot research offering comfort to care home residents
PhD student Hannah Bradwell is exploring how robots offer comfort to care home residents 鈥 and whether they can be affordable for small budgets.
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Ever gone to put your keys in the fridge and the milk on the side? New research sheds light on why
New research from the School of Psychology shows for the first time that forming a strong mental picture of a motor action can make a person involuntarily do it
