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New graphic highlights climate change findings
The Centre’s expert in the visualisation of climate science, Dr Will Stahl-Timmins, has produced an infographic to coincide with the IPCC's latest report.
New social media research collaborations available
The Centre is currently looking for businesses in Cornwall to collaborate on research ideas that use data gathered from social media. The call is part of the Centre’s In Residence scheme and will fund academics and businesses to spend time together to develop research ideas.
Review considers the health impacts of fracking
We know alarming little about the environment and health impacts of fracking and a recent review, published in the Lancet, has underlined the need for urgent research.
Valuing Play: Call for expressions of interest
The Centre’s Knowledge Exchange team are currently looking for organisations based in Cornwall to collaborate in the exploration of valuing children’s play.
Climate change won’t reduce winter deaths
New research has found that climate change is unlikely to reduce the UK’s excess winter death rate as previously thought. The study is published in Nature Climate Change and debunks the widely held view that warmer winters will cut the number of deaths normally seen in winter.
New app to monitor Ménière’s Disease
A new mobile app has been launched this week to help researchers develop a better understanding of a rare condition affecting the inner ear.
Green spaces deliver lasting mental health benefits
Green space in towns and cities could lead to significant and sustained improvements in mental health, finds a new study published in the journal of Environmental Science & Technology.
Links found between paternal diabetes and low birth weight
Using recent data from the UK Biobank, new research has provided strong evidence for a link between paternal diabetes and low birth weight.
Research shows how best to support business growth
A new study has shed light on the best ways to support business growth and development, through the provision of information online.
Collaborating across the pond
With an award winning PhD student, Fulbright Scholarship and international conference planned, the Centre has news from several of its important partnerships in the US.
High tungsten levels could double stroke risk
High levels of tungsten in the body could double the risk of suffering a stroke, a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE has found.
Growing team investigates antibiotic resistance
With the recruitment of 3 new PhD students and several technicians and visiting students, the Centre’s Microbial Systems group has been quietly growing over the summer.