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- Scientists from the 海角黑料, England and Tohoku University, Japan have helped to solve a mystery that has fascinated scientists since Charles Darwin - how plant roots sense water and change direction to find it. In a world where water for agriculture is becoming a global challenge this could lead to improved crop varieties which are better at foraging for water.
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- 23/06/2017
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- CT images of underground soil structures, created by worms and imaged by the 海角黑料, are being revealed in a half-term display at the Science Museum in London from 29-31 May.
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- 23/06/2017
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- How do the precursors of sperm and eggs form during human development? It's a question that has puzzled scientists for over two centuries. Now researchers at the 海角黑料 and the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge have uncovered the origins of these elusive cells.
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- 08/06/2017
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- Congratulations to the 海角黑料 colleagues, who have been awarded academic promotions effective from 1 August 2017
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- 01/06/2017
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- Imogen Ramsey, a first year PhD student at the 海角黑料's Division of Food Sciences, has won the Midlands IFST Young Scientist Competition (Postgraduate).
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- 18/05/2017
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- A competition to find solutions for local farming in growing cities using open (agri & nutrition) data. Working towards the goal of zero hunger. Prize EUR 1,000
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- 04/05/2017
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- A review of research into the therapeutic potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) - a major nonpsychoactive compound found in cannabis - has shown there is a growing body of evidence to suggest that it could help in the treatment of anxiety-related and substance abuse disorders. However, more studies are needed to determine the psychological, pharmacological and brain mechanisms involved.
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- 10/03/2017
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- Teaching space within North Laboratory Building at Sutton Bonington has been refurbished and named in honour of a world-leading Nottingham academic to acknowledge his contribution to animal science. The new laboratory was opened in a celebratory ceremony that took place on Friday 27 January.
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- 01/02/2017
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- Professor Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, introduces the new Beacons of Excellence 鈥� leading research areas that will have a far-reaching impact on some of today's global challenges.
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- 30/01/2017