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Genes involved in inflammation may hold clue to age-related macular degeneration
28 February 2008
A University of Southampton research team, led by Professor Andrew Lotery, has identified a new genetic risk factor for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a major cause of untreatable blindness in elderly people in developed countries.
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Exploring the sounds of space
28 February 2008
Professor Tim Leighton, of the University of Southampton’s Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), will talk about the importance of microphones recording the astonishing sounds of other planets on BBC Radio 4’s Leading Edge programme tonight (28 February) at 9pm.
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Interactive events bring excitement of science and engineering to life
27 February 2008
Interactive events bring excitement of science and engineering to life
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Supercomputer confirms theory of the universe
25 February 2008
Scientists have used a supercomputer to shed new light on one of the most important theories of physics, the Standard Model, which encapsulates understanding of all the material that makes up the universe.
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Radiation vibe at Southampton Science Café
20 February 2008
The potential harm of ionising radiation, highlighted in recent events such as the Litvinenko affair, is examined when Southampton’s Science Café continues its series of talks on Thursday 21 February.
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Antarctic marine life under threat from warming seas
15 February 2008
Predatory crabs and fish are poised to return to warming Antarctic waters for the first time in millions of years, threatening the shallow marine ecosystems surrounding Antarctica.
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Southampton storm the South
14 February 2008
The South’s bragging rights are up for grabs when Southampton Stags, the combined student American Football team from the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University, go head to head with the Portsmouth Destroyers.
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Comedy show highlights serious side of climate change
13 February 2008
Comedy show highlights serious side of climate change
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Say HELO to a healthier way of eating
12 February 2008
The University of Southampton has introduced a new concept in healthy, ethical eating, with the added benefits of helping the local economy and reducing the University’s carbon footprint.
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New centre aims to improve the quality of life for people with Asperger’s Syndrome
11 February 2008
A national centre is being launched in Southampton to offer an assessment and diagnostic service for an estimated 100,000 undiagnosed adults with Asperger’s Syndrome in the UK.
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Scientists develop resilient computer systems
07 February 2008
Computer scientists from the University of Southampton are involved in an €18 million (£13.4m) EU project designed to make technology – from mobile phones to satellites – more robust and reliable.
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Southampton students create STORM in space
7 February 2008
Southampton students create STORM in space
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University launches stylish new visual image
04 February 2008
February 2008 sees the launch of our exciting new visual identity.