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Capturing the coast
A year-long project that aims to capture the beauty of the North East coastline through the eyes of the people who live there is being launched by Newcastle University.
published on: 30th December 2010
Rudolph the red-nosed "braindeer"
A spectacular Christmas image of a 'Rudolph' blood vessel in the brain has emerged as part of an experiment at Newcastle University.
published on: 22nd December 2010
Deep heat for the North
A proposal to drill 2,000m below the heart of Newcastle in search of renewable energy has won financial backing from the Government.
published on: 22nd December 2010
Bee challenged – toxin-laden nectar poses problems for honeybees
Honeybees can learn to avoid nectar containing natural plant toxins but will eat it when there is no alternative, scientists at Newcastle University have found.
published on: 21st December 2010
A bacterial "anti-glue" to fight infections
A Newcastle University research team have struck a new blow in the ongoing fight against bacterial infections - by turning one of the infectious microbe's own weapons against itself.
published on: 17th December 2010
Looking beyond the landscape
Digital artist Will Schrimshaw has been inspiring people in the Lake District to look at their environment in a new way.
published on: 14th December 2010
Graduate nets himself a dream job
A creative approach to job hunting has landed graduate Kyle Clarke a dream job in London.
published on: 14th December 2010
University tie-up helps secure future engineering skills
BAE Systems has launched a long-term partnership with Newcastle University as part of the Company’s continued investment in the maritime engineering sector.
published on: 9th December 2010
Eye see you
Scientists have found a way of deterring litterbugs, in an experiment which could also aid the fight against other anti-social behaviour.
published on: 9th December 2010
The real fear of dental chair revealed
Nearly one in five women – and one in ten men – will suffer ‘extreme dental anxiety’ before they even sit in the dentist’s chair, according to the biggest adult dental survey for a decade.
published on: 8th December 2010
