The University of Nottingham
Exchange online
Research Exchange
Posts categorised as ‘Science’
Top prize for quantum physicist
A University of Nottingham physicist has won a prestigious medal from the Institute of Physics for […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: Institute of Physics, Maxwell Medal and Prize, Professor Igor Lesanovsky, quantum matter
New water-hunting power of plant roots discovered
Scientists have discovered how the presence of even small amounts of water can influence the structure […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: BBSRC, biosciences, plant roots, Professor Malcolm Bennett, water-hunting plant roots
Finding the perfect balance — regulating brain activity to improve attention
Researchers from The University of Nottingham have found that balanced activity in the brain’s prefrontal cortex […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: attention, brain balance, Dr Marie Pezze, Dr Tobias Bast, prefrontal cortex, psychology, schizophrenia
Hijacking bacteria’s natural defences to trap and reveal pathogens
Bad bacteria could soon have no place left to hide, thanks to new materials that turn […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: bacteria, GSK, Professor Cameron Alexander, School of Pharmacy
‘Brain training’ overcomes tics in Tourette syndrome, study finds
Children with Tourette Syndrome (TS) may unconsciously train their brain to more effectively control their tics, […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: brain training, Professor Georgina Jackson, Tourette Syndrome, Tourette's, TS
Research proves two heads are better than one
Evolution is more likely to favour parents staying together if they provide different types of care […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: Dr Freya Harrison, evolution, Life Sciences, Professor Zoltán Barta, single parents
The teenage brain — work in progress
A European wide study which aims to identify and learn more about the biological and environmental […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: mental health, Penny Gowland, teenage brain, teenage mental health, Tomas Paus
Major breakthrough in stem cell manufacturing technology
Scientists at The University of Nottingham have developed a new substance which could simplify the manufacture […]
Appears in Issue 4
Tags: cell therapy, Professor Kevin Shakesheff, regenerative medicine, stem cell manufacturing technology, stem cells