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Scientists set new world drilling-depth record of scientific ocean drilling

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Scientific deep sea drilling vessel Chikyu has set a new world record by drilling down and obtaining rock samples from deeper than 2,111 meters below the seafloor off the Shimokita Peninsula of Japan.
Date:
Friday 7th September 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Your Dinner Date Could Make You Put on Weight

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If your dinner date chooses unhealthily from a restaurant menu, you are less likely to stick to healthy options, according to University of Birmingham research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Date:
Tuesday 4th September 2012
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Rapid re-colonisation of river after extreme flood event

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After being virtually wiped out during a flood in 2005 in Wolf Point Creek, Alaska, salmon, meiofauna and most macroinvertebrates all re-colonised within two years, according to research published by University of Birmingham environmental scientists in the journal Nature Climate Change today (2 Sept 2012).
Date:
Sunday 2nd September 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Research grants success at Birmingham: Awards up by 55%

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The University of Birmingham's research awards have risen from £93 million in 2010/11 to £145 million this year, a jump of over 55%.
Date:
Thursday 16th August 2012
Categories:
Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research, Social Sciences, Vice Chancellor

Leading Chinese genomics institute partners with the University of Birmingham

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The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research.
Date:
Tuesday 31st July 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical and Dental Sciences, Research

Polish entrepreneurship in Britain contributes to economic growth

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Birmingham researcher shows net value of Polish entrepreneurship to the West Midlands economy.A major new study of Polish migrants coming to the UK, shows that their business adds significant value to the economy of the West Midlands. The study also shows the huge diversity of businesses that this group of migrants has become involved with, moving beyond the stereotypes of construction.
Date:
Thursday 19th July 2012
Categories:
International, Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

University invests £2 Million for environmental genomics and recruits John Colbourne to lead

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The University of Birmingham's School of Biosciences announced today the launch of a £2 million (3 million US dollar) research initiative to build genomics and bioinformatics expertise for the emerging field of environmental genomics.
Date:
Wednesday 18th July 2012
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research

Significant reduction in pollution achieved by creating green walls

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Scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Lancaster (UK) argue that by 'greening up' our streets a massive 30% reduction in pollution could be achieved, according to research published today (18 July 2012) in the journal Environmental Science and Technology.
Date:
Wednesday 18th July 2012
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research
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