Lancaster University
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It was back in April that we heard about how scientists had made concrete stronger and more eco-friendly by adding graphene to it. Now, researchers at Lancaster University are reporting that they've achieved even better results using cheaper "nano platelets" derived from root vegetable fibers.
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It’s not a huge newsflash that green tea has some pretty impressive health benefits, but a new study has identified a specific compound found in the tea that could be recruited into dissolving plaques that accumulate in blood vessels and lead to heart attacks and cardiovascular disease.
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Hate searching for the TV remote? Well, with Matchpoint technology, any object can be used as a remote – you can even just use hand movements on their own. Also, unlike with some other gesture control systems, users don't have to memorize different movements for different commands.
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One of the most confounding aspects of Alzheimer's Disease is our inability to diagnose the condition with certainty until after death. Now, researchers are claiming a breakthrough in identifying the disease, even in its early stages, using a sensor embedded with a diamond.
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Used coffee grounds can already be turned into biofuel but it's a fairly complex affair, making its widespread use unlikely. That could be about to change, however, as scientists have simplified the coffee-grounds-to-biofuel conversion process.
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Running marathons can be a lonely business. Sure, there are stretches where the road is lined with cheering spectators, but there are also sections where the athlete is alone. That's why scientists have developed a baton that allows remotely-located people to electronically cheer the runner on.
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Kids can pick up new words pretty quickly – just ask any parent who’s accidentally sworn in front of them. To better understand early learning, a new study tested the language skills of both children and robots, and found that kids use a robotic technique that may not be based on conscious thought.
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A new study sheds light on a potential link between toxic nanoparticles in air pollution and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
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One in six of us will have a stroke in our lifetime, making it a leading cause of death and disability. A study using specially adapted Wii games has resulted in significant improvement in arm movement for some stroke survivors and could pave the way for improved community-based rehabilitation.
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Whether from a personal trainer, physical therapist or doctor, you've probably heard the phrase, "listen to your body." UK researchers have developed a new technique for detecting knee arthritis that takes this idea literally, using sound waves to reveal the health of a person's knee.
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ScienceResearchers at Lancaster University, UK have taken a hint from the way the human lungs and heart constantly communicate with each other, to devise an innovative, highly flexible encryption algorithm that they claim can't be broken using the traditional methods of cyberattack.
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The CheckinDJ digital jukebox system developed at Lancaster University uses NFC technology and social networking to generate crowd-curated playlists.
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