News from 2014
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Acoustic technique developed to detect knee osteoarthritis
A revolutionary medical technique using sound waves to identify osteoarthritis in the knee has been developed by researchers.
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Lancaster students victorious at major engineering design challenge
A team of engineering students from Lancaster University has won the first ever National Undergraduate Design Challenge.
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London congestion charge drives fall in traffic accidents
The London congestion charge has led to a 40% reduction in traffic accidents - despite increases in traffic speed - according to economists at Lancaster University Management School.
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Next generation soil scientists
Lancaster University will lead on training scientists of the future who will improve our understanding of soils, which are key to tackling many of today’s global challenges, including food, water and energy security.
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Hidden pressures of caring for family members with terminal illnesses at home
New research reveals family carers of those living with terminal illnesses are not being provided with the support and information they need when managing and administering medication at home.
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Research institute opens in China
A Lancaster University researcher has become the first director of a new international environmental research centre in China, committed to helping solve the world’s big environmental challenges.
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‘T-rays’ electronics to shed light on nuclear fusion
In the race to secure clean energy in the future, Lancaster University engineers are reinventing a piece of technology which has so far only been used in labs to diagnose cancer, detect explosives, and even analyse grand artistic masterpieces.
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Lancaster University engineers help discover the world’s biggest cave
Engineers from Lancaster University have helped explorers discover the world’s biggest cave.
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Stressed parents, stronger offspring
Research has begun at Lancaster to investigate exactly how plants pass on their immunity to their offspring.
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Lancaster University helps British fishing tackle manufacturer reel out new product
A British fishing reel manufacturer is tackling the industry’s big fish thanks to help from Lancaster University.