The study of Stokes waves: Understanding the maths behind waves in nature
Despite their simple appearance, the maths behind Stokes waves is complex. Researchers from the Department of Mathematical Sciences set out to learn more.
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Despite their simple appearance, the maths behind Stokes waves is complex. Researchers from the Department of Mathematical Sciences set out to learn more.
Smoking is a major public health threat, but how successful is the UK government at preventing the tobacco industry from interfering in health policy?
Researchers have measured the intensity, frequency and severity of incidents of tobacco industry interference in the UK
Dr Hannah Family from the Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology received funding to organise a public art exhibition in collaboration with local artists.
Our researchers are working with British Skeleton and UK Sport to learn more about the science behind the Winter Olympic sport.
The project will look at demonstrating technologies with a potential to contribute to reuse and recovery of resources within a perspective of circular economy.
In a poll of political experts by the Institute of Government, the minimum wage was voted the most successful UK government policy of the past 30 years.
In light of the financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent spending cuts, many large projects are being increasingly scrutinised for their cost effectiveness.
Working with Ford, Jaguar Land Rover and Cummins Turbo Technologies, our engineers are working to reduce the carbon footprint of cars.
Our research into terpenes could revolutionise the chemical industry by shifting manufacturing from crude oil to renewable resources.