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Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England

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Universal flu vaccine designed by scientists

An international team of scientists have designed a new generation of universal flu vaccines to protect against future global pandemics that could kill millions. The vaccine could give protection for up to 88% of known flu strains worldwide in a single shot, spelling the end of the winter flu season. The collaboration involving the universities

Universal flu vaccine designed by scientists

Using solar energy to improve desalination process

An Aston University academic has proposed a new process to decompose waste desalination brine using solar energy, neutralising ocean acidity and reducing damaging environmental impacts. Although turning salty ocean water into fresh water is important to benefit poverty-stricken populations, desalination has a very damaging ecological footprint. Many environmental advocates see it as a last resort

Using solar energy to improve desalination process

Cup of herbal tea could help fight breast cancer

Scientists at Aston University and Russells Hall Hospital have discovered that an extract from a common plant in Pakistan may help cure breast cancer. The plant, Fagonia cretica, and known as Virgon’s Mantlem, is commonly used in herbal tea. It has been traditionally used to treat women in rural Pakistan who have breast cancer, but

Cup of herbal tea could help fight breast cancer

Nanodiamonds cut through dirt to bring back ‘bling’ to low temperature laundry

Doubling the amount of fat removed Nanodiamonds, pieces of carbon less than ten-thousandths the diameter of a human hair, have been found to help loosen crystallized fat from surfaces in a project led by research chemists at the University of Warwick that transforms the ability of washing powders to shift dirt in eco friendly low

Nanodiamonds cut through dirt to bring back ‘bling’ to low temperature laundry

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High fruit intake decreases depression, research shows
Academics from Aston University in Birmingham have also found that people ... the study has reported. The full research investigation is now available in the British Journal of Nutrition.
Researchers use ‘science of light’ to cut pesticide use
A new project is exploring using the “science of light” to reduce pesticide use. Researchers at Aston University and Harper Adams University are planning ...
Photonic ‘nose’ to be developed to monitor crops
Experts are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’ to monitor crops for pest infestations and plant disease.
Aston University: University researchers use science of light to reduce pesticides used to protect crops from pests and diseases
Midlands universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’ to monitor crops for pest infestations and plant disease. Aston University is collaborating with Harper Adams University ...
Harper Adams University: Universities collaborate on project using light to monitor crops for pests and disease
Midlands universities are starting a new project to develop a photonic ‘nose’ to monitor crops for pest infestations and plant disease. Harper Adams University is collaborating with Aston University ...

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If education is all about getting a job, the humanities are left just to the rich
Recent utilitarian changes to the priorities of universities do little to foster social equality ...
Aldridge businessman "deserves construction gold medal" for building McDonald's in 57 days
Douglas Wright is having an unforgettable summer after being appointment an MBE in the Platinum Jubilee Honours and was made an honorary doctor by Aston University last week. However, the ...
F1 2023: Mick Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Daniel Ricciardo? Who will replace Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin?
With the surprising retirement of former world champion Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin will be forced to find a replacement for the 2023 season. There is no obvious candidate to step in ...
Here Are the Most Important Cars of the 21st Century
But we wondered if there was any one vehicle that had done more to sway the minds of car builders and buyers so far in the 21st century. So we turned to you and asked what you think is the most ...
South African kit unveiled for Birmingham 2022 Opening Ceremony
Birmingham is home to five universities - University of Birmingham, Aston University ... showcase "all things South African", including the discovery of diamonds, South African royalty and ...