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Creativity determines sexual success
The more creative a person is, the more sexual partners they are likely to have, according to a pioneering study which could explain the behaviour of notorious womanisers such as poets Lord Byron and Dylan Thomas.
published on: 30th November 2005
Pioneering environmental project wins Queen's Award
A pioneering Newcastle University research programme which grew from a community-based project to clean up contaminated water flowing from an abandoned mine has been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
published on: 18th November 2005
World-first test of sun-damaged skin launched
A world-first test that assesses the damage people have done to their skin through sun exposure is being launched to the public at clinics throughout the UK.
published on: 17th November 2005
Sharp drop in sperm donor numbers
A new study found that the numbers of men - especially students - coming forward as potential sperm donors fell sharply after 2000, almost certainly due to growing awareness that changes in the law would be removing the right to anonymity.
published on: 10th November 2005
Brewery site sold to Science City
Newcastle's ambition to become a leading Science City took a major step forward today with the £33 million acquisition of the former Scottish & Newcastle brewery site.
published on: 7th November 2005
Students win prestigious US ship design prizes
Two teams of Newcastle students have beaten global rivals to snap up first and third prizes in a major US competition for ship design.
published on: 2nd November 2005
Harvard doctor launches new healthcare centre for excellence
A new £4.5m centre aimed at improving healthcare teaching and learning throughout the region is being launched tomorrow, Thursday November 03 2004.
published on: 2nd November 2005
