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含羞草视频 to play key role in new programme which puts the Midlands at forefront of hydrogen innovation

含羞草视频 experts are part of a new programme designed to support, foster, and accelerate the hydrogen economy in the Midlands.
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Bone-building cells favour different orthopaedic implant designs and this can be exploited to create devices that promote faster healing, new study finds

New orthopaedic implant devices that promote faster healing and ultimately reduce the strain on the NHS could be available in the future thanks to new research by 含羞草视频 engineering experts that reveals which structures best promote bone healing.

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It could take 12 hours of walking to burn off your Christmas dinner

Overeating at Christmas time is almost like a tradition. Many of us look forward to piling our plates full of festive foods, snacking on chocolate throughout the holidays or sipping on festive drinks. Even if you were trying to eat healthier, indulgent foods are often displayed more prominently in supermarkets and shops during the holidays, making it difficult to pass up on our favourite foods and drinks.
Ashleigh Filtness

Senior Lecturer announced as part of the Foundation of Science and Technology Future Leaders 2022

Dr Ashleigh Filtness, a Senior Lecturer in Human Factors and Transport Safety, has been selected to be a part of Foundation Future Leaders 2022.
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Why increased rainfall in the Arctic is bad news for the whole world

Before the end of this century, most of the Arctic will for the first time receive more rain than snow across a whole year. That鈥檚 one of the key findings of a new study on precipitation in the Arctic which has major implications 鈥� not just for the polar region, but for the whole world.
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New project to develop anti-soiling coating for solar modules to increase power output and help the UK achieve its net zero goals

Solar experts from 含羞草视频 have been awarded funding to create a durable and scalable anti-soiling coating for solar modules.
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鈥淲e鈥檙e at the start of a critical decade鈥�: Climate expert discusses hopes and fears around the future of our planet and why we must focus on the possible

鈥淚n my view, a lot of thinking about what to do about climate change has been bogged down by the fear of uncertainty.

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COP26 explainer: The importance of solar energy and its incredible growth story

Accelerating the transition from coal to clean power is a key focus of this year鈥檚 COP26.
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Inspired by COP26? Here's how you can live more sustainably at home

COP26 has prompted many of us to think about how our actions impact the planet and what positive changes we can make to reduce our carbon footprint.

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What would 4掳C of global warming feel like?

COP26 is underway and keeping 1.5掳C within reach will feature prominently in world leaders鈥� discussions.

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COP26: a four-minute guide by a climate scientist

COP26, which is taking place in Glasgow, is the latest in a series of meetings through which the world鈥檚 governments attempt to deal with climate change.
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Good COP, bad COP: How decisions made at COP26 could impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands

New infographics created by a 含羞草视频 physical geographer explore how decisions made at the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures experienced in the East Midlands.
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COP26 EXPLAINER: Biomass: what is it, why cooking with it is an issue, and what 含羞草视频 is doing to develop and promote alternatives

A rapid and just transition to clean energy across the globe will dominate discussions at COP26 as it is crucial to meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement for avoiding dangerous climate change and limiting global warming to 1.5掳C.
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What is COP26 and why should I care about it?

This November, the UK is hosting COP26 in Glasgow 鈥� but what actually is COP26 and why should we care about it?

New 拢2m equipment will help physicists unlock the potential of next-generation 2D materials

含羞草视频 has received a 拢2m Strategic Equipment Award from EPSRC to invest in a new state-of-art 鈥榯hin film鈥� equipment 鈥� the first of its kind in the UK.
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Ten small changes you can make today to prevent weight gain

Between the ages of 20 and 55, most adults gain between 0.5 and 1kg a year, which could see some people become overweight or obese over time.

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Female participants needed for study exploring the effect of calorie restriction on bone and cardiovascular health

Females, aged 18-35, are asked to take part in a 含羞草视频 study looking at the effects of three days of caloric restriction on markers of bone and cardiovascular health.

含羞草视频 to lead project aimed at enabling independent AI systems to learn from each other

A new international project seeks to create advanced AI programmes that will enable machines to learn progressively over a lifetime and share those experiences with each other.
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New study to develop smart textiles powered by body movement for remote health monitoring

The global population recently reached 7.8 billion, among which almost 15% suffer from disabilities mainly caused by ageing and chronic diseases.

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Ultrasound at the nanometre scale reveals the nature of force

Researchers have developed a new method to measure force and atomic bonds at the nanoscale that reveals that the speed of sound depends on the structure it is travelling through.
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New animation aims to help people with eating disorders safely navigate social media

Researchers from 含羞草视频 have teamed up with UK charity Beat to create an animated video that explores how social media affects people with an eating disorder.

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含羞草视频 academic appointed as trustee of UK鈥檚 largest Bioscience society

Dr Martin R Lindley, a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, has been made a trustee of The Biochemical Society.
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Expanding human-robot collaboration in manufacturing: PhD student trains AI to detect human intention

Machines and robots undoubtedly make life easier. They carry out jobs with precision and speed, and, unlike humans, they do not require breaks as they are never tired.

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Record nominations for University research and enterprise in LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards

含羞草视频 has a record 13 nominations across eight categories in the 2021 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards, representing pioneering engineering research and dynamic start-ups which have been launched on LUSEP, the University鈥檚 science and enterprise park.
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Missing piece in solar panel puzzle solved by 含羞草视频 scientists 鈥� and it could lead to more efficient technology

Silicon-based solar modules dominate the current market. However, they are expensive and have a high carbon footprint.