New sources for rare metals vital in modern technology
Research reveals newly discovered sources for rare earth metals vital in modern technologies such as mobile phones and TVs.
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Major funding boost to study North Sea marine life
The SMRU has been awarded over £700,000 to investigate the impact of man-made structures on marine ecosystems in the North Sea.
Oxytocin link to seal growth
Grey seal pups with naturally high oxytocin levels gain more mass before weaning, without increasing the amount they are fed.
Funding for SUPER DTPs
The University has been awarded a share of £100 million funding to train the next generation of environmental scientists.
Physicists aim to predict volcano eruption
Scientists awarded grant to create on-site life-saving device to help predict volcano eruption.
Seal study
A Scottish postgraduate student is spearheading a project which could lead to more effective conservation strategies for the grey seal.