August 2022 press releases

Man picking up litter from grass and putting it in bag.

We studied 40,000 pieces of litter to find out where it all comes from – here’s what we discovered

Litter is perhaps the most tangible of all environmental problems. And it’s not just a disrespectful few who are responsible for it.

Two wheelchair users looking at a phone

Could a new fitness app help people with disabilities be more physically active?

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are working with the founders of a new fitness app, created specifically for people with impairments, to test its usability and effectiveness.

Revolutionary forensic fingerprint technique could help fight against fraud

Forensic examiners can now determine whether a fingerprint was placed on a piece of paper before or after any text was printed on it.