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Sound artist creates music from air pollution 06 April 2022 Musical compositions created using air quality data were produced in a collaboration between the University of Birmingham and sound artist Robert Jarvis.
Alpha brain waves can predict post-surgery pain 06 April 2022 Patients most likely to suffer severe pain following an operation can be reliably identified using a new technique developed at the University of Birmingham.
Genetically determined levels of inflammation linked to neuropsychiatric illness 01 April 2022 A potential link between inflammation and the structure of specific regions of the brain has been identified by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
Countries urged to move towards sustainable water demand or face serious water security issues 22 March 2022 Arid regions like the Gulf need to find ways of limiting demand for water or face major water security problems.
Tailored group exercise benefits over-65s with mobility limitations 22 March 2022 A landmark study has demonstrated long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of tailored group exercise for over-65s with mobility limitations.
Staying alive: how ‘self-pollen’ can cheat death 21 March 2022 A new gene that controls self-fertilization has been identified in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, in an international collaboration.
Research sheds light on mysterious messenger RNA modifications 09 March 2022 Researchers have come a step closer to uncovering the purpose of a distinctive set of modifications found at the beginning of messenger RNA which have long remained a fundamental mystery in molecular biology.
Tackling barriers to physical activity in deprived and minority groups 08 March 2022 New research to identify and tackle the barriers to a healthy active lifestyle among deprived and minority groups has been launched as part of a network of research institutions.
Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors 07 March 2022 Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research.
An urban conflict perspective on the war in Ukraine 03 March 2022 In Ukrainian cities, close-quarter fighting is more likely to take place than in open rural spaces which will have a greater impact on people's everyday lives.
CARKing, HARKing and Salami Slicing – researchers illuminate Open Scholarship terminology 22 February 2022 Confusing terms coined or adopted by the Open Scholarship movement have been clarified by scientists in a new glossary aimed at keeping the movement accessible to all.
Free teaching resources to put sustainable fashion centre stage 18 February 2022 Education experts have created free educational resources to put sustainable fashion centre stage in the classroom.