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Understanding regional accents
A unique computer programme that helps Asian students to improve their understanding of accented English speech […]
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Tags: accent, Asian, language, School of Education, School of English, School of Psychology, Spoken English Discrimination
Looking into the dark universe
Scientists at the University are among a global collaboration of astronomers who are on a mission […]
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Tags: Cosmic Vision, dark energy, Euclid Consortium, European Space Agency, NASA, satellite, School of Physics and Astronomy
Poorest countries may adapt better to climate change
The poorest societies may be more able to adapt to the threat that climate change poses […]
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Tags: climate change, crop failure, NGO, School of Geography
Harnessing the power of killer bacteria
Scientists have discovered new clues about a potential weapon in the fight against a dangerous superbug […]
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Tags: Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, clostridium difficile, E Coli, MRSA
Genetic markers hope for new brain tumour treatments
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have identified three sets of genetic markers that could potentially […]
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Tags: Central Nervous System primitive neuro-ectodermal brain tumours, Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre, genetic markers, Impact campaign, Lancet, Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
Potential carbon capture role for new CO2 absorbing material
A novel porous material that has unique carbon dioxide adsorption properties has been developed through research […]
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Tags: carbon capture, ions, molecules, nanoscience, NOTT-202a, School of Chemistry
Could depleted uranium reduce our dependency on crude oil?
A simple three-step chemical reaction which could herald the introduction of new sustainable feedstocks for the […]
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Tags: chemical feedstocks, crude oil, depleted uranium, petrochemicals, School of Chemistry
Tomato source
A plant scientist from The University of Nottingham has played a key role in the sequencing of the […]
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Tags: BBSRC, disease, drought, genome, Global food security, health, Imperial College London, School of Biosciences, tomato