The camera never lies – or does it?
Posted by admin in Psychology, Science on 08. Nov, 2010 | No Comments
Physical attractiveness might be determined by the way people move their faces and alter their voices, instead of by the way they look. A new study will examine whether facial attractiveness is determined by fixed aspects that humans cannot change, such as symmetry of the face, or whether it is to do with changing expressions and variation of voice.
Dental Academy opens its doors to visitors
Posted by admin in Health & Social Work, Science, University Events on 21. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
The new University of Portsmouth Dental Academy marked its successful launch as an innovative centre for dental training by opening its doors to a host of visitors and students this week.
Ethnic diversity does not spell the end of harmony in the community
Posted by admin in Geography, Science on 17. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
A study by the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton is the first to examine whether people living in areas with a high level of ethnic diversity influences how they perceive problems in their neighbourhood, such as anti-social behaviour.
Psychology experts win £1m research funds
Posted by admin in Psychology, Uncategorized on 17. Sep, 2010 | No Comments
Psychology experts at the University of Portsmouth have won £1m in grants to study human and animal behaviour – a 100 per cent increase on last year.
Happy extraverts are more creative
Posted by admin in Psychology, Science on 24. Aug, 2010 | No Comments
Outgoing people who are in a good mood are significantly more creative than people who keep themselves to themselves, according to a new study.
University hosts conference for brain cell experts
Posted by admin in Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, Science, Uncategorized on 24. Aug, 2010 | No Comments
Over 80 neuro-scientists from around the world gathered at the University of Portsmouth for a conference to share knowledge about the latest developments in brain cell research.
Great apes ‘play’ tag to keep competitive advantage
Posted by admin in Psychology, Science on 20. Jul, 2010 | No Comments
Gorillas hit-and-run in ‘games’ of tag in the same way humans do and for the same reason – to keep their competitive advantage, a new study has found.
Antidepressants make shrimps see the light
Posted by admin in Science, Uncategorized on 20. Jul, 2010 | No Comments
Rising levels of antidepressants in coastal waters could change sea-life behaviour and potentially damage the food-chain, according to a new study.
