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UK-Based Academic Available to Talk About UK Government's Plans to Scrap...

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3D Printing: A Technology That Could Revolutionise Our Lives

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is the process of turning a 2D digital image into a 3D object through printing successive layers of materials until an entire item is created. Initial images are...

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What Rabbits Can Tell US About Neanderthal Extinction?

When thinking about the extinction of Neanderthals some 30,000 years ago, rabbits may not be the first thing that spring to mind. But the way rabbits were hunted and eaten by Neanderthals and modern...

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Increasing Regulation of Care Services Is Making the Sector Less Attractive...

Over 1.5 million people currently work in the care sector in the UK and as the population ages, the demands for care and employees will increase. However, the health and social care sector have...

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Running with Prosthetic Lower-Limbs: An Advantage or Disadvantage?

Researchers at Bournemouth University have been looking at the impact of lower-limb prosthetics on competitive running, specifically looking at whether athletes with prosthesis are at an unfair...

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Climate Change Just One of Many Risks to Trees in the Tropical Andes

Bournemouth University experts have analysed the potential impact of changing climate conditions on the tree species that occur in the tropical Andes, along with other factors.

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Dignity in Dementia: New Research Reveals the Challenges of Providing Good...

Unexplained weight loss is often seen in people with dementia, which can lead to further complications, including mental and physical deterioration. New research from Bournemouth University, funded by...

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Is Modern Living Leading to a 'Hidden Epidemic' of Neurological Disease?

Modern living could be responsible for an 'almost epidemic' increase in neurological brain disease, according to new research from Bournemouth University. Published in the USA journal Surgical...

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Resource Created to Record Incidents of Riot Control Agents Used on Citizens

Researchers from Bournemouth University, Birmingham University and Omega Research Foundation have released #RiotID - a civic media guide which features images and instructions on how to safely identify...

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Earliest Evidence for Ambush Hunting by Early Humans in the Kenyan Rift

Early humans were skilful at using the landscape features of the Kenyan Rift to ambush and kill their prey. They became adept at predicting the pathways used by potential prey, enabling them to ambush...

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Warning Labels Should Be Introduced to Prevent Digital Addiction

Labels and messages could encourage responsible use of digital devices and raise awareness of potential side effects.

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New Orthopaedic Research Institute Launched at Bournemouth University

A new Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) has been launched at Bournemouth University. By building on the research and reputation of its members, ORI aims to improve patient care and develop clinical...

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Orchestra Helps Boost Confidence and Mood for Those with Dementia

A special orchestra for people with dementia has helped boost their confidence and mood, according to a new research project.

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BU Researcher to Launch Project to Teach Tai Chi to People with Dementia

A Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.

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Britain Lags Behind in Reducing Infant Mortality and Child Poverty

Britain has the fourth highest rate of infant mortality of all Western countries. More seriously, the high death rates of British children correlate with high child poverty and with a lack of...

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Copyright Implications Up for Discussion

YouTube sensation CassetteBoy are to join a delegation of academics and experts to talk about the implications of copyright reform, one year on from a change in the law in October 2014.

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New Computational Neuroscience Methodology Proves Long-Held Theory About...

Mathematical computing techniques developed by Dr Emili Balaguer-Ballester at Bournemouth University, and a team of neuroscientists at Indiana Purdue University in US, the University of Heidelberg in...

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Star Wars Expert Starting Three Year Project to Research the Cultural...

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Not everyone aware sustainable diets are about helping the planet

A new study has found that young Brits would be willing to change to a more sustainable diet, but a lack of understanding about what that actually means is preventing many from doing so.

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New app to help people eat the right portion sizes to get to 5 a day

A new app has been developed to help people reach the recommended target of eating five portions of fruits and vegetables a day.

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