Press Releases
Bugs from space offer new source of power
Bacteria normally found 30km above the earth have been identified as highly efficient generators of electricity.
published on: 22nd February 2012
Dash to help - new app to improve stroke treatment
The Newcastle team who helped develop the FAST system to identify a stroke are now piloting an app to ensure the best treatment for stroke patients - and it has caught the attention of the Health Secretary.
published on: 20th February 2012
New regulations fail to make TV food adverts healthier for children
Despite new regulations restricting TV advertisements for food, children are still exposed to the same level of advertising for unhealthy products, researchers have found.
published on: 15th February 2012
Improving the health and wellbeing of dementia sufferers
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.
published on: 15th February 2012
The Joy of Cheques
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.
published on: 13th February 2012
