Robo-pets may contribute to quality of life for those with dementia
Robotic animals can help to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, according to research.
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New bat pushes ‘boundary’ for disabled cricket
A cricket bat for people for disabled people has been designed by a Northumbria University student.
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Design students collaborate with industry innovators
A homecare medication box that senses and reminds the user when it is time to take their medicine, electronic sensors embedded in containers that detect whether home-cooked food is safe to eat, and counterfeit-detecting smartcards are just some of the commercial uses that Northumbria students have designed for a new technology called printable electronics.
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Testosterone makes you see red
Putting on a red shirt can give individuals and teams a physical and psychological advantage and is the colour chosen by men with high levels of testosterone, says new research.
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Northumbria designers unlock commercial potential
Northumbria University Designers have combined cutting-edge research and design to create innovative fundraising initiatives for a Newcastle museum.
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Charity challenge produces groundbreaking research
Northumbria experts are hoping to unlock the secrets of fatigue by monitoring the endurance challenge of charity fundraiser Tony ‘The Fridge’.
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Rosemary aroma may help you remember to do things
The aroma of rosemary essential oil may improve prospective memory in healthy adults – say Northumbria researchers.
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Football referees cope by thinking they are better than other refs
Football referees at all levels think they are better than their colleagues – and that may be how they cope with the pressures of this difficult and often thankless task, according to researchers at Northumbria University.
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Highlighting the positives
The relationship between a fitness instructor and their participants is crucial in motivating people to keep up their exercise regime, according to research from Northumbria University.
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Northumbria is newest iSchool member
Northumbria University has become an iSchool – joining an international collective of institutions dedicated to advancing information sciences in the 21st Century.
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Mobile technology helps you learn on the go
Northumbria students can now access the Blackboard eLearning Portal on their mobile devices.
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It’s not easy being green…
Irish people will feel compelled to drink alcohol to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this Sunday – whether they want to or not – according to a Northumbria University academic.
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