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Warwick to research how we prepare for autonomous vehicles
The problems surrounding the introduction of autonomous vehicles on public roads are to be addressed by new research led by the University of Warwick.
Despite progress in recent years the researchers argue that there are many unsolved challenges, not least related to how such cars will be accepted by the public.
Midlife crisis - evidence that wellbeing hits a low point in your early 40s
Research by a University of Warwick academic suggests there is such a thing as a midlife crisis - but things pick up after 42.
Most Earth-like planet uninhabitable due to radiation, new research suggests
The most Earth-like planet could have been made uninhabitable by vast quantities of radiation, new research led by the University of Warwick has found.
The atmosphere of the planet, Kepler-438b, is thought to have been stripped away as a result of radiation emitted from a superflaring Red Dwarf star, Kepler-438.
Asteroid ripped apart to form stars glowing ring system
The sight of an asteroid being ripped apart by a dead star and forming a glowing debris ring has been captured in an image for the first time.
Comprised of dust particles and debris, the rings are formed by the star’s gravity tearing apart asteroids that came too close.
Pen pal is powerful boost to prisoner wellbeing
Prisoners’ lives can be significantly improved – and sometimes even saved – for the price of a stamp according to an in-depth study from the University of Warwick.
Depression and weight gain in pregnancy linked to sitting down
A link between depression in pregnancy and long periods of sitting down has been identified by researchers from the University of Warwick.
Researchers find that magnetometers have a social network where they talk about the weather
New research led by physicists at the University of Warwick has used tools designed to study social networks to gain significant new insights into the Northern Lights, and space weather – particularly the interaction of events in the sun’s atmosphere with Earth’s ionosphere.
Therapy could help chronic pain sufferers get a good nights sleep
Research conducted at the University of Warwick indicates that chronic pain sufferers could benefit from therapy to help them sleep better.
Oldest DNA sequences may reveal secrets of ancient animal ancestors
Seven-hundred-million year-old DNA sequences from ancient animals have been unearthed by a team including a University of Warwick researcher, shedding new light on our earliest animal ancestors and how they influenced modern species – including the sponge.
Leprosy and Elephantiasis: new cases could be prevented in ten years
The life chances of over one billion people could be improved through examining the transmission of nine neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), an international consortium of researchers has argued.
Governments must ask people which feelings matter not just ask how happy they are - say economist & former Cabinet Secretary
Governments around the world have been wrestling with attempts to use data on people’s happiness to shape policy and public spending decisions, but they have been missing a crucial step according to new research by University of Warwick economist Professor Andrew Oswald and former Cabinet Secretary Lord (Gus) O’Donnell.
Researchers call on Cleobury Mortimer residents to help shape policing
Residents living in Cleobury Mortimer are being encouraged to complete a short online survey which will help shape the future of policing and put them in with a chance of winning £100.