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Palaeontologist describes large nest of juvenile dinosaurs, first of their genus ever found
— 21 Nov 2011 19:34 | Geology and palaeontologyA nest containing the fossilised remains of 15 juvenile Protoceratops andrewsi dinosaurs from Mongolia has been described by a University of Rhode Island palaeontologist, revealing…
Nursing, engineering professors developing device to get seniors moving
— 7 Mar 2011 17:22 | HealthFor those of us living the frenetic modern lifestyle, sitting in one place for a long period might seem like a vacation. But for those who are retired, it can lead to health complications…
Engineering team invents lab-on-a-chip for fast, inexpensive blood tests
— 10 Jan 2011 19:28 | HealthWhile most blood tests require shipping a vial of blood to a laboratory for analysis and waiting several days for the results, a new device invented by a team of engineers and students…
Geologist's discoveries resolve debate about oxygen in Earth's mantle
— 15 Dec 2010 17:32 | Geology and palaeontologyWhile there continues to be considerable debate among geologists about the availability of oxygen in the Earth's mantle, recent discoveries by a University of Rhode Island scientist…
Scientists ashore assist in discovery of tubeworm colony off Cyprus
— 14 Dec 2010 19:00 | BiologyWhen a field of tubeworms was unexpectedly discovered on the side of a large underwater mountain 50 miles off the coast of Cyprus this summer, the finding was notable both for the discovery…
Researchers aim to harvest solar energy from pavement to melt ice, power streetlights
— 10 Nov 2010 15:34 | TechnologyThe heat radiating off roadways has long been a factor in explaining why city temperatures are often considerably warmer than nearby suburban or rural areas. Now a team of engineering…
URI professor warns: TV viewing likely to make you fear sickness
— 1 Oct 2010 10:51 | HealthWatching television and its heavy dose of medical content in news and drama can lead to more concern about personal health and reduce a person's satisfaction with life according to…
New current meter provides answers for lobster industry, oyster farmers, scientists
— 15 Sep 2010 12:15 | EnvironmentWhen a federal fisheries scientist sought to learn how ocean currents affect the catch rate of lobsters, he turned to a University of Rhode Island oceanographer who had developed an…
Researchers develop drug delivery system using nanoparticles triggered by electromagnetic field
— 9 Jul 2010 10:31 | TechnologyA new system for the controlled delivery of pharmaceutical drugs has been developed by a team of University of Rhode Island chemical engineers using nanoparticles embedded in a liposome…
Rhode Island waters can support continued growth of oyster aquaculture
— 9 Jul 2010 10:25 | EnvironmentThe rapid growth of the oyster aquaculture industry in Rhode Island has raised questions about how many oyster farms Narragansett Bay and the state's salt ponds can support. But a study…