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Action video game to aid recovery from stroke
17 May 2012 04:00

A video game which improves and overcomes the physical symptoms of a stroke has been revealed.

Newcastle addiction conference calls for alcohol action
16 May 2012 10:37

An influential group of international addiction experts have called for the banning of all alcohol advertising and the introduction of minimum pricing.

Science City Brings in University Expertise
9 May 2012 03:30

Newcastle Science City is seconding Dr. Andrew Young, a senior figure from Newcastle University, to lead the project in a move that will strengthen developments in the city’s key areas of research.

The hidden cost of cannabis
30 April 2012 18:01

Around 200m of electricity is being stolen every year to run illegal cannabis farms across the UK.

Keeping older drivers on the road
22 April 2012 18:01

A unique research car which monitors our concentration, stress levels and driving habits while we’re sat behind the steering wheel is being used to develop new technologies to support older drivers.

Newcastle University part of bid to cure Parkinson's
16 April 2012 04:22

We are taking part in the biggest in-depth study tracking people with Parkinson's ever mounted anywhere in the world.

Electric vehicles deliver double the environmental benefit
3 April 2012 18:01

Drivers tend to be more thoughtful in the way they use their cars when they switch to an electric vehicle, a new study has found.

Leading the way in Carbon Capture and Storage
3 April 2012 05:48

Newcastle University has been named one of the key players in a 13m UK Centre for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) research.

Why do some heavy drinkers get liver cirrhosis and some don’t?
29 March 2012 12:50

Newcastle University researchers are to determine the role of genetics in alcoholic liver disease which should lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the condition.

Corals cope with hot water
29 March 2012 03:22

Some corals may be able to adapt to changes in sea temperature, making them more resilient to climate change than previously thought.

New invention could ease winter blues
27 March 2012 09:09

A device invented by two Newcastle University graduates could help keep people warm next winter and save on their fuel bills at the same time.

Hazy shades of life on early Earth
19 March 2012 00:18

A ‘see-sawing’ atmosphere over 2.5 billion years ago preceded the oxygenation of our planet and the development of complex life on Earth, a new study has shown.

Diet or DNA: are we fated to be fat?
14 March 2012 16:00

Marks on the genetic 'code' that babies have at birth is different for children who go on to be obese or overweight compared to those who do not, new research has found.

Benefits advice in the home could lift pensioners from poverty and improve their health
8 March 2012 05:19

A unique study is being launched which could lead to a financial and health boost for pensioners across the country.

New potential target for rheumatoid arthritis
5 March 2012 13:00

Newcastle University scientists have discovered a new way of potentially treating rheumatoid arthritis. This works by preventing damaging white blood cells cells from entering the joints.

The Great North Build: A small town with a big purpose
5 March 2012 03:30

Newcastle University’s interactive Lego exhibition looks for answers to society’s big questions

Increased fertility rate for IVF patients achieved by new equipment design
29 February 2012 15:00

A novel system for processing embryos during IVF treatment has been shown to significantly improve the chances of pregnancy – by more than a quarter.

Lifelong checks for metal hip implant patients
29 February 2012 10:00

The government's health regulator has advised new checks for patients who have undergone large head metal-on-metal hip replacements, following a major investigation by Newcastle University engineers.

Minimum alcohol price not set high enough
23 February 2012 06:04

Following Prime Minister David Cameron's vow last week to tackle binge drinking, new research from Newcastle University has highlighted the need for a strong approach to alcohol pricing.

Bugs from space offer new source of power
21 February 2012 17:01

Bacteria normally found 30km above the earth have been identified as highly efficient generators of electricity.

New regulations fail to make TV food adverts healthier for children
15 February 2012 15:00

Despite new regulations restricting TV advertisements for food, children are still exposed to the same level of advertising for unhealthy products, researchers have found.

Improving the health and wellbeing of dementia sufferers
15 February 2012 03:55

A Newcastle University medic is recognised as one of the UK's most promising leaders in medical health research and awarded a 1.5m National Institute for Health Research professorship for dementia work.

The Joy of Cheques
12 February 2012 17:01

An electronic cheque which eliminates the need for costly processing by banks but preserves the simplicity and ease of a traditional cheque book has been designed by a team of academics in the UK.

New Institute for Social Renewal launched at Newcastle University
8 February 2012 06:42

Newcastle University has launched a dedicated Institute for Social Renewal which will be a focus for research into global challenges such as stimulating enterprise, regenerating places and tackling health and education inequalities.

Diabetes linked to higher rate of birth defects
6 February 2012 02:33

Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect than women without the condition and a new study reveals the link to the mother's glucose level.

Green potential of our industrial past
1 February 2012 17:01

Manipulating the soil in urban and industrial areas in order to capture more carbon from the atmosphere is the “best resource we have to begin to mitigate human CO2 emissions”, experts claim.

Minister launches new forum set to forge innovation between universities and industry
31 January 2012 05:13

A new forum to foster innovation stemming from collaborations between academia and industry launches today.

£9m for biosciences students to meet challenges of the future
25 January 2012 02:14

Minister David Willets, has announced 9 million for biosciences postgraduate training between Newcastle, Durham and Liverpool Universities. Over the next three years, this will support 45 four-year PhD students.

Expansion of the Panama Canal has knock-on effect for the environment
23 January 2012 17:01

Expansion of one of the world’s most important shipping routes brings with it a unique opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of the marine industry, experts claim.

Women egg donors needed for pioneering work
19 January 2012 05:00

North East women are being asked to consider donating their eggs for research in order to push forward a pioneering technique which could eliminate serious inherited disorders.