Memory training at school helps children with Down syndrome
Computer memory games in schools could be key in improving the short-term memory and attention span of children with Down syndrome. The preliminary study, by researchers at the University of Portsmouth and Down…
Gribble enzyme might be holy grail for biofuel
Scientists at the Universities of Portsmouth and York have discovered a new enzyme that could prove vital in the quest to turn waste paper, wood and straw into liquid fuel. Dr Simon Cragg…
‘Wessie’ the micro-monster discovered on Dinosaur Island
A new species of feisty amphibian that lived in the shadows of dinosaurs has been discovered by a researcher at the University of Portsmouth. The discovery fills a gap in the evolutionary history…
Decision-making tool wins excellence prize
A new decision-making tool designed by researchers at the University of Portsmouth has been praised as outstanding for its potential contribution to business. Dr Alessio Ishizaka, Dr Philippe Nemery and colleagues won the…
Hashtags tell the Twitter story
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth have found that correctly labelling your tweets can vastly improve your experience on Twitter. They have also identified how hashtags work and identified the four stages of…
Parents help detect sleep problems in children with Down syndrome
A recent study has found that parents play an important part in screening for sleep problems in children with Down syndrome. These children often suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea, a condition which affects…
Critics help create blockbusters
The secret of what makes a blockbuster video game has been revealed for the first time by an economist – and it turns out to be the critics. Dr Joe Cox, of the…
Missing people in research spotlight
International experts in missing people are to meet for the first time to share good practice and findings from research. The University of Portsmouth is hosting the three-day conference in June with speakers…
Third of women runners feel discomfort
More than 400 women who took part in the London Marathon last year reported experiencing breast pain when exercising, according to new research. The large-scale study of 1,285 female marathon runners found that…
Weak European neighbours have immense power
Financial shocks coming from weak Euro zone countries are three times more likely to destabilise the region’s economies than shocks from richer Euro zone countries, according to new research. Research by Dr Nikolaos…
June 19, 2013
Rachael Stilgoe — I currently don't cycle to work and don't have a bike but if we had the Bike to Work Scheme...
June 19, 2013
Sam Lyons — As a regular cycle commuter of an extremely old bike which has served me well I would actually like to...
June 19, 2013
Emma Duke-Williams — Several people commented (and, indeed, I'd joked about it), that "Uni-Cycle" seems to suggest we can only use 1 wheel...
