University of Essex

The University of Essex is a British public research university whose original and largest campus is near the town of Colchester, England.

Boosting plant productivity by 27 percent in real-world field conditions – how?

Accelerating the process of photosynthesis to increase crop production

Scientists have found how to relieve a bottleneck in the process by which plants transform sunlight into food, which may lead to an increase in crop production. They discovered that producing more of a protein that controls the rate in which electrons flow during photosynthesis, accelerates the whole process. “We tested the effect of increasing

Accelerating the process of photosynthesis to increase crop production

What if we could boost the yields of major food crops by almost 50 percent?

Plants such as soybeans and wheat waste between 20 and 50 percent of their energy recycling toxic chemicals created when the enzyme Rubisco—the most prevalent enzyme in the world—grabs oxygen molecules instead of carbon dioxide molecules. Increasing production of a common, naturally occurring protein in plant leaves could boost the yields of major food crops

What if we could boost the yields of major food crops by almost 50 percent?

The quest for long-lasting blood

Every day thousands of people around the world have their lives saved or improved thanks to someone giving blood. But imagine how many more lives could be saved if a long-lasting blood substitute could be found, which could easily be stored at room temperature and available to all patients, regardless of their blood type. This

The quest for long-lasting blood

Controlling a Virtual Spacecraft by Thought Alone

Scientists at the Essex have been working with NASA on a project where they controlled a virtual spacecraft by thought alone. Using BCI (brain-computer interface) technology, they found that combining the brain power of two people could be more accurate in steering a spacecraft than one person. BCIs convert signals generated from the brain into

Controlling a Virtual Spacecraft by Thought Alone

Robotic fish to patrol for pollution in harbours

This is robo-fish – scientists’ latest weapon in the war against pollution. In the shallow waters of Gijon harbour, in northern Spain, a large, yellow fish cuts through the waves. But this swimmer stands apart from the marine life that usually inhabits this port: there’s no flesh and blood here, just carbon fibre and metal.

Robotic fish to patrol for pollution in harbours

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PEVS announces 2021 Academic Hall of Fame recipients
on April 30, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Paulding Exempted Village Schools Academic Hall of Fame induction will take place at the Paulding High School graduation ceremony May 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the ...
Essex library starts Wall of Literary Fame
on April 30, 2021 at 7:17 pm
The Belden Noble Memorial Library spruced up its interior including painting the walls during the COVID shutdown. One blank wall was a canvas in need of decoration for resident Jim Van Hoven. “I'm not ...
Is Uni Racist? Black and ethnic minority students allege mishandling of racism complaints
on April 27, 2021 at 4:00 pm
BBC Three investigates whether universities in the UK are doing enough to combat racism, as students say their complaints were mishandled “No one was like, ‘This is a racist play, this is a sexist ...
Essex women, 20, speaks about reality of living with multiple sclerosis
on April 25, 2021 at 3:52 am
A 20-year-old from Essex, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 18, says she is finally able to talk openly about the reality of living with a chronic illness. M ...
Peabody-Essex Welcomes First Woman CEO To Nation's Oldest Museum
on April 23, 2021 at 10:09 am
Incoming Peabody Essex Museum CEO Lynda Roscoe Hartigan ... she also serves as the deputy director for collections and research. "We are thrilled to have Lynda at the helm, leading PEM boldly ...

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Government report says Essex University top for engagement | Gazette - Gazette
April 6, 2021
Essex University Evaluated Best in Community Engagement & Local Growth, Official Report Shows - Collegenews.org
April 7, 2021
University vice chancellor seeks answers on when students can return to campus - Gazette
April 8, 2021
Covid-19 transmission from humans to cats identified - Essex Live
April 23, 2021
Family Services Windsor-Essex Awarded $200k Grant to Research Housing Shortage - AM800 (iHeartRadio)
April 29, 2021

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PEVS announces 2021 Academic Hall of Fame recipients
on April 30, 2021 at 10:00 pm
Paulding Exempted Village Schools Academic Hall of Fame induction will take place at the Paulding High School graduation ceremony May 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the ...
Historic headstones, moving to music, and an outdoor business boost
on April 28, 2021 at 2:02 pm
The Peabody Institute Library of Danvers will host a virtual talk with the New England Historic Genealogical Society about old headstones and what they say about the people buried under them.
At 4:07 pm this afternoon, Millburn advised the Essex County...
on April 23, 2021 at 2:32 pm
At 4:07 pm this afternoon, Millburn advised the Essex County Civil Presiding Judge ... and provost while I was an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania. Indeed, patience and fortitude ...
"Dear "Acting Mayor" Miggins:"
on April 21, 2021 at 8:56 am
"Dear "Acting Mayor" Miggins:" I want to thank you again for acting as the only statesman last night who acknowledged and appreciated our efforts to reach across the aisle when we ...
UWindsor researcher maps which Windsor neighbourhoods need help accessing vaccines
on April 19, 2021 at 2:18 am
A data analyst at the University of Windsor exploring the connection ... There are currently 57 pharmacies across Windsor-Essex offering a vaccine. Luo's discovery highlights the barriers some ...