Page 2 of 2Results 11 to 19 of 19, 04 - 20 October 2016
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Survey aims to promote sustainable public transport services
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have launched a survey of bus users in the city as they investigate ways to promote environmentally friendly bus travel across the UK and beyond.
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New Book on Shale Gas Law and Policy
Concentrates solely on shall gas, structured around five themes detailed below. Edited by Dr Tina Hunter, Professor in Energy Law at the University of Aberdeen.
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Major boost in development of carbon capture technology
Plans to develop technology that converts CO2 into building materials have been given a major boost after the University of Aberdeen became one of only two European universities to reach the semi-finals of a global competition.
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Role of sponges in cold-water coral reefs investigated
Researchers from Aberdeen University aim to unravel the role of these fascinating organisms in the functioning of pristine deep-sea ecosystems.
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The creation of archaeology as a science in Scotland in the 1850s
This evening lecture in association with University of Aberdeen Museums and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland will be given by Dr E Curtis from Aberdeen University.
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Witch Belief in Scottish Coastal Communities
What was so special about Scottish witches in coastal communities? Come along and hear Lizanne Henderson's talk (open to the public) from 1930hrs till 2100hrs on 25 October 2016 in the MacRobert Building at Aberdeen University.
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Search for genetic switches linked to obesity and alcohol abuse receives £400k funding boost
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are searching for the genetic switches that could contribute to obesity and alcohol abuse after securing a research grant of £412,200 from the BBSRC.
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Sustainable vaccines and fuels research boosted by computer breakthrough
Sustainable sources of fuels and new medicines and vaccines for a growing global population could be a step closer after the University of Aberdeen made an important breakthrough that will optimise a new and rapidly evolving biotechnology.
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'Overlooked and misunderstood' gene linked to schizophrenia
Scientists have discovered new evidence strengthening the link between a previously misunderstood gene and major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression and autism.