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Over the coming years, the South West has the potential of over £30 billion in inward investment into energy transition ...
So what do the world’s coastlines look like in 2025? University of Plymouth news: An international group of scientists, led by the University and the Marine Biological Association, revisited ...
Welcome to the Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre Research in the Marine Biology and Ecology Research Centre (MBERC) has contributed substantially to the understanding of how marine ...
University of Plymouth: beautifully restored to its former glory, Drake’s Place offers a relaxing oasis of calm in the city centre #comeoninplym ...
A major government-funded research study published today suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine ...
The world-famous Roman Baths are home to a diverse range of microorganisms which could be critical in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests. The research, published ...
Nearly 700 species of marine animal have been recorded as having encountered man-made debris such as plastic and glass, according to the most comprehensive impact study in more than a decade.
More than 700,000 microscopic fibres could be released into wastewater during each use of a domestic washing machine, with many of them likely to pass through sewage treatment and into the environment ...
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found 21% of the global ocean had experienced a reduction in the depth of its photic zones, which are home to 90% of all marine life, ...
A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia - mirtazapine - is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study published in The Lancet.
Retrofitting an existing masonry cavity walled building with a green or living wall can reduce the amount of heat lost through its structure by more than 30%, according to new research. The study, ...
The University of Plymouth has been ranked inside the top 50 universities in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2022. The Guide places Plymouth 41st overall – a rise of 12 places from the ...