Plastic surgery: Chemistry experts unite to make plastics fit for the future
Published on 3 June 2020Greener plastics are within our grasp – and they are essential for a sustainable future, says international group of researchers and funders.
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University of Bath staff have now made more than 80,000 pieces of PPE for healthcare staff
Published on 3 June 2020Medical gowns, eye protectors and face shields produced by staff and volunteers for healthcare workers
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Impact of children’s loneliness today could manifest in depression for years to come
Published on 1 June 2020A review into the mental health impacts of loneliness on young people concludes that there could be a spike in demand for services in the years to come.
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University of Bath adopts Climate Action Framework Principles and declares a Climate Emergency
Published on 27 May 202011 Climate Action Framework Principles will guide how the University conducts business.
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Handheld display that could help blind people perceive information through touch wins award
Published on 26 May 2020Phone-sized ‘seeing pad’ comes a step closer to realisation following breakthrough in actuator controls devised by Bath electrical engineers
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Nanodevices show how cells change with time, by tracking from the inside
Published on 25 May 2020For the first time, scientists have added microscopic tracking devices into the interior of cells, giving a peek into how development starts.
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Chemical recycling makes useful product from waste bioplastic
Published on 21 May 2020A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities of Bath and Birmingham.
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Researchers need volunteers for a new study on lifestyle behaviours and wellbeing during lockdown
Published on 20 May 2020What can we learn from our lifestyle habits during lockdown? Take part in our new Department for Health study.
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The University of Bath makes a fitting contribution to frontline health care
Published on 18 May 2020Getting hold of a high-grade mask is only half the battle – unless the mask fits snugly, it’s as protective against Covid-19 as a cotton hankie.
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Self-isolating? Get fit faster with multi-ghost racing
Published on 18 May 2020Eager to ramp up your fitness while stuck at home? A new generation of VR exergames will nudge you to perform better by immersing you in a crowd of cyclists.