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Fossil reveals evidence of 200 million-year-old ‘squid’ attack
A new study led by the ²ÝùÊÓƵ has uncovered what is believed to be the world’s oldest known example of a squid-like creature attacking its prey.
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University-NHS music video hitting the right notes
A project between Derriford Hospital's Emergency Department and the Music Department at the University proves an online success.
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New trial platform could accelerate cure for Parkinson’s disease
Despite 30 years of research, not a single therapy has been found to successfully delay or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
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Survey suggests COVID-19 could have long-term benefits for family life
A survey by ²ÝùÊÓƵ academics showed the COVID-19 lockdown had resulted in more family time, with parents feeling more connected to their children as they were able to achieve a better work-life balance
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Spinout raises funding to accelerate tests for harmful bacteria
Molendotech, a ²ÝùÊÓƵ spinout company, has recently attracted strong interest internationally from potential customers concerned about secondary infections as they tackle the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Keeping the fleet sailing during Covid-19
Dr Kimberly Tam, from the Maritime Cyber Threats Research Group, talks about its work to protect ships from cyber attacks so that essential supplies can reach the UK's ports
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Partnership provides 20,000 recyclable face shields for COVID-19 essential staff
Engineers at the ²ÝùÊÓƵ are working alongside staff from Plympton-based Prestige Packaging to design and manufacture a new series of recyclable face shields for use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Award-winning microplastics pioneer elected as Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Richard Thompson OBE, Director of the ²ÝùÊÓƵ’s Marine Institute and Head of its International Marine Litter Research Unit, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.
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Top tips: Music for the lockdown
²ÝùÊÓƵ academics suggest some of the best listens to help improve your mood during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Top tips: Literature for the lockdown
²ÝùÊÓƵ academics suggest some of the must-read works that could help while away the hours during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A metaphor for our modern times?
Professor of Marine Zoology John Spicer suggests Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner could teach us a lesson or two about the way we treat our environment today.
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Invasive lionfish likely to become permanent residents in the Mediterranean
Research involving the ²ÝùÊÓƵ shows invasive lionfish are now thriving and well-established in the area and across southern Europe.
