News tagged with: research
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Millions of plastic particles found in cosmetic products
Â鶹´«Ã½ news: Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study by the Â鶹´«Ã½
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Patients with abnormally fast heart rhythms to benefit from modification to treatment
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: A paper published in The Lancet shows that a modification to the Valsalva manoeuvre would be beneficial to the hundreds of patients who present at the Emergency Department with abnormally fast heart rates.
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Graduate's prosthetic scoops national prize
Â鶹´«Ã½ news: An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at the Â鶹´«Ã½ has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.
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Devon scientists to host free dementia information day
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: Dementia researchers from across the South West, including Â鶹´«Ã½ University, are working with Alzheimer's Research UK on a free day of research information for the general public
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First dental NIHR portfolio study in the South West achieves full recruitment
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: An over-the-counter saliva test for gum disease could be one step nearer, now that a dental clinical trial in the South West has recruited all the patients it needs
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Project launched to identify key landscapes in Cornwall
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: A new research project has been launched to establish what are some of the most important landscapes in Cornwall, and find out how people use them, and whether any barriers exist in gaining access to them.
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New study reveals Tetris can block cravings
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: A new study by psychologists has found that playing Tetris for as little as three minutes at a time can block cravings.
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Liquid nitrogen and ping-pong balls collide
Â鶹´«Ã½ news: Scientists at the Â鶹´«Ã½ have staged an eye-catching experiment involving liquid nitrogen and 1650 ping-pong balls in an attempt to inspire people about the power of science
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Million pound postgraduate health research programme set to launch
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: A new postgraduate research programme, funded by Health Education England and the National Institute for Health Research
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Study shows parents are inclined to misjudge child happiness
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: Research by Â鶹´«Ã½ University showed parents of 10 and 11-year-olds consistently overestimated their child’s happiness, while those with 15 and 16-year-olds were inclined to underestimate
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Aquariums deliver health and wellbeing benefits
The Â鶹´«Ã½ news: People who spend time watching aquariums and fish tanks could see improvements in their physical and mental wellbeing, according to new research involving academics and PhD students at the Â鶹´«Ã½.
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Work underway on £14 million health and medical research facility
Â鶹´«Ã½ University news: The first turf has been cut at a life changing £14 million health and medical research facility at Â鶹´«Ã½ University
