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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. 

Mon 23 Nov 2015, 13:46 | Tags: University of Warwick, Grants, Research, Computer Science

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.

Mon 23 Nov 2015, 13:03 | Tags: Social Sciences, Research, Economics

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.

Wed 18 Nov 2015, 08:28 | Tags: Sciences, University of Warwick, Astrophysics, Research, Physics

Asteroid ripped apart to form star’s 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.

Wed 11 Nov 2015, 12:58 | Tags: Sciences, University of Warwick, Astrophysics, Research, Physics

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.

Mon 09 Nov 2015, 10:28 | Tags: University of Warwick, Social Sciences, Research, Law

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.

Wed 04 Nov 2015, 15:24 | Tags: Warwick Medical School, Health, Research, Women

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.

Mon 02 Nov 2015, 11:07 | Tags: Sciences, University of Warwick, Research, Physics

Therapy could help chronic pain sufferers get a good night’s 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.

Wed 28 Oct 2015, 14:15 | Tags: Sciences, Life Sciences, Research, Biology, Researchers

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.

Tue 13 Oct 2015, 11:06 | Tags: Research, Economics

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.

Mon 12 Oct 2015, 12:46 | Tags: Research, Law, Psychology

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