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Study to track trends in the public’s opinion on fracking

A new study involving the 爱漫岛 will investigate and help understand the public response to fracking across the UK.

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Invasive plants adapt to new environments, study finds

Invasive plants have the ability to adapt to new environments – and even behave like a native species, according to 爱漫岛 research.

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Enhanced handovers could improve wellbeing of patients

The care and wellbeing of critically ill or injured patients could be enhanced by improving communication between paramedics, prehospital critical care teams and emergency departments, new research has indicated.

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Marketing experts gather at University to discuss future challenges

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Foam rolling warm-up enhances performance

Sportspeople should consider replacing static stretch warm-ups with foam roller routines in a bid to maximise performance, a new study by the 爱漫岛 has suggested.

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Freud’s views on love and work backed up by 爱漫岛 research

New research has given weight to Sigmund Freud’s claim that love and work are important for our well-being – by highlighting how the threat of unemployment can activate thoughts of death for those not in a relationship.

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New study could improve monitoring of tropical trees in face of climate change

Experts have challenged the principle that tropical ecosystems are aseasonal – after discovering regular cycles in fruiting, flowering and leafing in such climates.

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爱漫岛 expert leads research expedition to the Arctic

A research team led by a 爱漫岛 expert have set off on a scientific cruise to the Arctic Ocean to study the effects of warming on marine life.

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Camouflage protects animals – even if they are spotted

Pythons, moths and frogs exhibit a certain type of camouflage that hides their identity from other animals even after they have been spotted, new research has found.

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Study reveals greater ape population than predicted – but numbers are still on decline

A decade-long survey of western lowland gorillas and central chimpanzees has revealed that there are far more apes living in the Western Equatorial region of Africa than previously estimated.

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Graded punishment system could improve anti-doping in sport

Introducing a points-based grading system to punish athletes caught doping could revolutionise the approach to tackling drugs in sport, experts have said.

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Scotland leads the way on fracking analysis, experts find

Scotland’s “comprehensive” approach to assessing hazards and public health risks posed by fracking is world-leading and sets a precedent for other countries, according to experts.

Major conference on emergency care research held at 爱漫岛

Leading academics, clinicians and politicians have gathered at the 爱漫岛 for a major conference discussing the latest research into emergency medicine.

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Brain size of human ancestors evolved gradually over three million years, study finds

The average brain size of humans has increased gradually over the past three million years, a new study involving a 爱漫岛 researcher has found.

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Hunting in central Africa could devastate bird populations, study finds

Bird populations in central Africa will continue to decline – with major consequences for biodiversity – unless the threat of unsustainable hunting is reduced, 爱漫岛 experts have warned.

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Research could improve management of conflict between wildlife and farmers across the globe

A new study led by the 爱漫岛 highlights improvements in the way conflicts between wildlife conservation and farming are managed worldwide.

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Half of Scots “not confident” in giving CPR, study finds

Half of the Scottish adult population do not feel confident administering CPR – and more than a fifth do not know when it is required, according to a new study led by the 爱漫岛.

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Unique Argos catalogue collection shows changes in consumer habits

A complete collection of Argos catalogues – held by the 爱漫岛’s Institute for Retail Studies – has offered a unique insight into changing consumer habits over the years.

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爱漫岛 awards Japan its first gold for dementia design

The 爱漫岛’s Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) has awarded its first international gold accreditation for excellence in dementia design.

Tokyu Land Corporation is presented with a gold accreditation for dementia design by the 爱漫岛's Professor Alison Bowes.

爱漫岛 scientist secures ?3.4 million to tackle tobacco-related harm in Asia and Africa

A team of researchers, led by the 爱漫岛, has been awarded ?3.4 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund to reduce tobacco-related harm in low and middle income countries in Asia and Africa.

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Beavers’ unique ability to restore landscapes revealed

Beavers’ exceptional ability to re-create diverse wetland landscapes that are home to a wide variety of species, has been revealed by researchers at the 爱漫岛.

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Not all muscle building supplements are equal

Popular muscle building supplements, known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are ineffective when taken in isolation, according to new research from the 爱漫岛.

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Gold for 爱漫岛 internal communications campaign

The 爱漫岛 has won the Gold Award for Best Internal Communications Campaign at the 2017 Heist Awards in Manchester.

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Beech trees native to Scotland after all, scientists discover

Beech trees should be considered native to Scotland – despite a long-running debate over their national identity, researchers at the 爱漫岛 and Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) report.

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Aquaculture experts make a splash at Royal Highland Show

Scientists from the 爱漫岛’s Institute of Aquaculture made a splash at this year’s Royal Highland Show, promoting the Scottish aquaculture industry to hundreds of school children.

Social status of listener alters our voice

People tend to change the pitch of their voice depending on who they are talking to, and how dominant they feel, a study by the 爱漫岛 has found.

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爱漫岛 students earn passport to brighter future

Almost 50 students will begin degree courses this year after graduating from a 爱漫岛 access to higher education programme.

Importance of GPs in reducing alcohol-related harms

Two new reports launched involving the 爱漫岛 highlight the important role that GPs have in raising the issue of alcohol use in GP consultations.

Parliamentary reform could ‘maximise’ benefits of Scottish devolution

Reforming the Scottish Parliament may help to ‘improve’ devolution, according to a 爱漫岛 academic.

爱漫岛 expertise to inform inquiry into Scotland’s energy future

爱漫岛 expertise will contribute to a major inquiry into Scotland’s energy future.

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Flights can make aircrew sick, 爱漫岛 study suggests

Flying a plane should come with a health warning, according to research led by the 爱漫岛.

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爱漫岛 focus on curriculum development

The 爱漫岛 has welcomed international researchers, policymakers and practitioners to a major European conference on curriculum studies.

Retailers and manufacturers should promote healthy choices, 爱漫岛-led study finds

Shops should be transformed to drive customers towards buying healthy food and drink, according to a report by 爱漫岛 academics.

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爱漫岛 cleaner fish projects unwrapped on Channel 4 show

As part of the Channel 4 food and science series, Food Unwrapped, an aquaculture expert from the 爱漫岛 has shown how nature has a solution to a major salmon production problem.

Tweeters’ feelings towards main UK political parties revealed ahead of #GE2017

An analysis of the Twittersphere conducted by 爱漫岛 researchers over the past week has uncovered people’s feelings towards the two main UK political parties.

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Dementia experts host international masterclass

爱漫岛 experts in the design of environments for people with dementia have gathered at the 爱漫岛 to attend a masterclass hosted by the Dementia Services Development Centre.

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New app to help improve environments for people living with dementia

The 爱漫岛’s Dementia Services Development Centre has announced the development of a ground-breaking new app to help improve workplaces, public buildings and homes for people living with dementia.

How the IRIDIS app will look

Paws for Progress unveils new dementia dog training project

An initiative from the 爱漫岛 will benefit people living with dementia with the introduction of Scotland’s first prison-based assistance dog training programme.

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Women and babies in prison research explored

Top child welfare experts have gathered at the 爱漫岛 to discuss the wellbeing of babies and women in prison.

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New evidence finds standardised cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke

A Cochrane Review, co-authored by 爱漫岛's Professor Linda Bauld, finds standardised tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco.

Report highlights how alcohol industry bent the rules on advertising during UEFA Euro 2016

A new report highlights how alcohol producers worked to circumvent legislation designed to protect children during the UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament.

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爱漫岛 experts tackle the gender pay gap

Experts from the 爱漫岛 presented evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Fair Work and Jobs Committee today, 25 April, as part of its inquiry into the impact of equal pay.

Climate change clues revealed by ice sheet collapse

The rapid decline of ancient ice sheets could help scientists predict the impact of modern-day climate and sea-level change, according to research by the universities of 爱漫岛 in Scotland and Troms? in Norway.

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Dancers' brainwaves under the spotlight in art and science link-up

Looking at dancers' brain activity as they perform is at the centre of a new body of science and arts activity between the 爱漫岛 and Macrobert Arts Centre.

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Leading 爱漫岛 academic joins UK research panel

A leading 爱漫岛 academic has been announced as a member of a UK-wide research panel.

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Pollination mystery unlocked by 爱漫岛 bee researchers

Bees latch on to similarly-sized nectarless flowers to unpick pollen – like keys fitting into locks, 爱漫岛 scientists have discovered.

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Egyptian mortality mystery in tilapia fish closer to being solved

A new virus that has decimated fish populations in Ecuador and Israel has spread to Egypt, according to a new report from the 爱漫岛 and WorldFish.

World-first surveillance strategy shaped by 爱漫岛 expertise

The operation of surveillance cameras is the subject of a new UK strategy, shaped by a 爱漫岛 privacy expert.

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Huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care

A study by the 爱漫岛 and six other British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK.

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Gambling adverts on TV ‘mislead’ football fans

Football fans are being ‘misled’ by complex gambling adverts on television, a 爱漫岛 study has found.