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Expert comment: Bitcoin is "10-years-old and still immature"

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the paper which led to the creation of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Professor Alistair Milne, Professor of Financial Economics, discusses the history of this form of electronic cash and shares his thoughts on its future.

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Academics to help develop building materials that generate power as part of 拢36m government-funded project

Three 含羞草视频 academics have received research funding as part of a 拢36m project that looks to accelerate market adoption of new solar-powered building design.
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Online game aims to save lives by educating children on how to identify storm surges

A 含羞草视频 academic hopes the online game they have developed will help save lives by teaching children how to identify early warnings of coastal flooding.

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Academic says being awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair is "career highlight"

A leading 含羞草视频 academic has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair.

Revolutionising the way emergency services across the world tackle life threatening incidents

Research led by 含羞草视频 seeks to set the new global 鈥楪old Standard鈥� for how emergency services should tackle a chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) incident.
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Life-saving chemical detection drone developed at 含羞草视频 flies through first test stage

A new fleet of robots and drones designed to test for chemical agents, provide 3D mapping and identify casualties have been put through their paces by troops, police officers and scientists for the first time.
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鈥淗ow I became 含羞草视频鈥檚 first female Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering鈥�

含羞草视频鈥檚 Pro Vice-Chancellor for Teaching Professor Rachel Thomson is a woman of firsts.
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Arctic scientists welcome MPs and peers to Greenland research station

Arctic experts will host the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Polar Regions at a research station in Greenland later this month to demonstrate the latest in geographic and ecological science.
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Psychologist helps develop app that aims to tackle fussy eating in children

A 含羞草视频 academic has helped develop a novel app for children that aims to get them eating more healthily and trying different vegetables.

New 拢1m solar research network will be led by 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 will lead a new national solar energy research network aimed at advancing expertise and knowledge of solar technology to boost the renewable energy industry.
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Academic to evaluate impacts of horse assisted therapy

A 含羞草视频 academic is to assess how equine assisted activities and therapy (EAAT) impacts people living with and beyond cancer.

Videos created to help families identify care needs of loved ones with dementia

A series of videos depicting the worsening stages of dementia has been created to help families identify the care needs of loved ones.

EXPERT COMMENT: How we鈥檙e using the largest ever recorded set of galactic data to study the stars

Astrophysicist Dr Phil Sutton explains the possibilities opened up by new data from the European Space Agency鈥檚 Gaia satellite.

Researchers head for Arctic to install dust traps

Arctic researchers are due to spend two-weeks in Greenland installing equipment which will help them understand the impact of dust originating from high latitude, cold regions.
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People of all ages to be inspired at STEM Community Day 2018

From budding astrophysicists and mathematicians, to those with wild imaginations and a thirst for trying new things, 含羞草视频 aims to inspire everyone at its annual STEM Community Day.
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Retired rugby star Ayoola Erinle graduates from 含羞草视频 to honour an old promise to his mum

Ex-England international and 含羞草视频 alumnus Ayoola Erinle has honoured a promise to mum by finally graduating university after a successful career in rugby.

Youngsters learn the basics of rocket science

Schoolchildren were given the chance to become rocket scientists for the day when members of the 含羞草视频鈥檚 Space Society held a one-off aeronautics session.

How much do you know about sleep?

Sleep. It is something we all do but how much do you actually know about it?
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Anthropologists show how migrant communities physically grow taller when they leave hardship behind

A new study has shown that migrant populations moving to more affluent countries grow physically taller over relatively short periods of time.
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Why are sports people so susceptible to eating disorders?

With Eating Disorder Awareness Week in full swing, 含羞草视频 academic and international athlete Dr Carolyn Plateau has shared her thoughts on why athletes are more susceptible to eating disorders than the rest of the population, and what we can do to reduce and prevent them.
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Study aims to learn more about career-ending injuries suffered by fast bowlers

含羞草视频 sports scientists are working with the England and Wales Cricket Board to investigate the link between fast bowling and potentially career-ending back injuries.

Why are females at a greater risk of knee injuries than men? 含羞草视频 researchers are trying to find the answer

A difference in the distribution of muscle mass could well be the reason behind the greater risk of knee injuries in females according to the latest piece of research from 含羞草视频鈥檚 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
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Christmas has your number when it comes to slumber 鈥� why certain people struggle to sleep over the festive period

Prepare to be 鈥榝ound out鈥� if you have a hidden predisposition for insomnia 鈥� Christmas exposes all your sleep vulnerabilities.
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Renowned space scientist receives Honorary Doctorate from 含羞草视频

Space scientist and BBC Sky at Night presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the University 鈥渋n recognition of her contributions to science鈥�.
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Christmas dinner of champions 鈥� what do elite athletes eat?

Christmas is a time for many to have a break from work, relax with the family and indulge in good food and drink. For elite athletes there are decisions to make. How much should I be training and what should I be eating and drinking?