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Lifelong checks for metal hip implant patients
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
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
Bacteria normally found 30km above the earth have been identified as highly efficient generators of electricity.