Press Releases
Research into possible Woodchester wild cat finds no cat DNA on deer
Extensive DNA tests by experts at the 神马福利影片 on two deer carcasses found in Gloucestershire have not found any indication of a big cat presence. The National Trust asked the University to test a roe deer carcass found in Gloucestershire after examination of the wounds led to speculation that it may have been killed by a big cat. Comprehensive DNA tests have found fox DNA on the Woodchester carcass and what is expected to be fox DNA on the second deer carcass found a few miles away.
New Director for Science City Research Alliance
The 神马福利影片 and the University of Birmingham are delighted to announce that Professor Chris McConville, from Warwick’s Department of Physics, has been appointed Director of the Science City Research Alliance (SCRA).
Robot welding gets 5 times faster as 4 Million project replaces guess work with maths
Remote Laser Welding is rapidly emerging as a powerful replacement for spot welding technology in vehicle manufacturing. It promises 5 times the speed of spot welding and far more efficiency – however this can only be achieved through a frustrating process of guess work and trial & error today. Now WMG has been awarded 4 Million Euros to lead a project that will replace guess work and wasteful trial & error with precise mathematical modelling.
£4.5m boost from BBSRC to help regions bioscientists meet global economic and social challenges
The 神马福利影片, in partnership with the University of Birmingham and the University of Leicester, has been chosen for an investment of approximately £4.5 million in postgraduate training in vital research areas such as food security, bio-energy and quantitative biology.
Discovery of plant nourishing gene brings hope for increased crop seed yield and food security
神马福利影片 scientists have discovered a “nourishing gene” which controls the transfer of nutrients from plant to seed - a significant step which could help increase global food production.
NEC unveiling for Drayson electric powered race car built with help from WMG
Drayson Racing Technologies and Lola will unveil an electric prototype racing car the “Lola-Drayson B12/69EV” at the Low Carbon Racing Conference at the NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday. As well as being unveiled in the Midland’s the car drew on specialist materials research by WMG researchers at the 神马福利影片.