A brighter future for solar energy
Researchers at Northumbria University are investigating new sunlight-harnessing materials that could help meet the world’s future energy needs.
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Over 55s show more stamina in exercise scheme
Research from Northumbria University shows that older participants are more likely to complete exercise on referral programmes than their younger counterparts.
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Children with autism could miss out on non-verbal cues to social interaction
Children with autism might be missing “crucial” non-verbal gestures because they typically look away more than others when listening to parents, teachers and other professionals.
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Lie detectors put on trial at the launch of the British Science Festival
You will have seen them on the big screen countless times, usually in tense spy movies or US police dramas, but what are the realities of polygraph tests and why do our courts consider their evidence as inadmissible?
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Brain food – putting science on the menu
Diners will discover how the food on their plate can impact their brain function at a special dining experience during the British Science Festival in Newcastle.
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Will cyber hackers create an electronic Pearl Harbour?
Could utility, transport and communication systems be hacked in a cyber-attack leading to widespread destruction? This is the question which will be asked during a debate being held at the British Science Festival next week.
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Free advice for home improvements
Do you have any worries about the condition of your home or want to make some home improvements and need some advice? Free professional help may be available from Northumbria University’s Building Advice Centre.
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New vision for Northumbria artists
Inspired artworks created by the first Northumbria University artists to take up residence in BxNU Institute for Contemporary Art’s Level 1 Studios will be showcased to the public at BALTIC 39 this month.
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UN disaster expert heads to international conference at Northumbria
A leading United Nations delegate will share her experience of preventing and responding to global disasters with leading experts at Northumbria University this month.
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Family fun day brings science to life
A science-based fun day which includes the opportunity to play against the Newcastle Eagles basketball team, get advice on running technique ahead of the Great North Run and learn how to save lives is being held at Northumbria University next month.
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Work placement scheme celebrates decade of success
A joint work placement initiative between North East property company Adderstone Group and Northumbria University is celebrating its tenth year by welcoming onboard this year’s influx of work placement students.
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‘Big Society’ award for Fencing North East
Fencing North East, an organisation set up in 2008 in partnership with Northumbria and Durham universities, has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with a Big Society Award.
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