https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from University of the West of Scotland A company using artificial intelligence to save billions of liters of water has partnered with University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to further enhance its technology. FIDO Tech is helping communities affected by water shortages and restrictions around the world—working with utility companies to protect UK resources and protecting water supplies for communities in Australia, America, Thailand and beyond. https://phys.org/news/2023-12-artificial-intelligence-tackling-global-shortages.html Earth Sciences Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:40:15 EST news620930410 An emotion recognition tool—developed by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) academics—could help people with neurodiverse conditions including autism. https://techxplore.com/news/2023-06-ai-emotion.html Machine learning & AI Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:53:27 EDT news606574404 New frontiers in the study of the universe—and gravitational waves—have been opened up following a breakthrough by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) researchers. https://phys.org/news/2023-06-gravitational-cosmic-secrets.html General Physics Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:59:17 EDT news605375955 A link between noisy road traffic with air pollutant and an increased chance of hypertension—a top risk factor for heart attack and stroke—has been identified by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) researchers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-04-links-combined-road-noise-air.html Health Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:48:03 EDT news601562881 Pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) which automatically diagnoses lung diseases—such as tuberculosis and pneumonia—could ease winter pressures on hospitals, University of the West of Scotland researchers believe. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-artificial-intelligence-ease-strain-hospitals.html Medical research Mon, 07 Nov 2022 04:10:55 EST news587016648 Citrus honey has an increased abundance of antioxidants in comparison to other standard types of honey, according to a new study by University of the West of Scotland (UWS). The research is published in the journal Antioxidants. https://phys.org/news/2022-10-exploring-antioxidant-benefits-honey.html Biochemistry Mon, 31 Oct 2022 09:35:53 EDT news586427751 Survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking are taking to the stage to tell their harrowing stories as part of an innovative performance project aimed at tackling the worldwide issue. https://phys.org/news/2022-08-survivors-modern-slavery-stage-global.html Social Sciences Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:04:26 EDT news580395863 A pioneering project to develop advanced sensors for use in robotic systems, could transform prosthetics and robotic limbs. https://techxplore.com/news/2022-08-robotic-sensors-prosthetics.html Robotics Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:35:24 EDT news578543712 An eco-friendly technology that effectively sanitizes clothing could help protect the environment by dramatically slashing waste, researchers believe. They have published their results in Ozone: Science & Engineering. https://techxplore.com/news/2022-06-global-fashion-industry-revolutionized-sanitization.html Consumer & Gadgets Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:44:46 EDT news573738284 The pandemic has significantly increased trauma suffered by victims of domestic abuse, with some abusers even using lockdown measures as a weapon of control, new research by UWS has found. Organizations supporting victims of domestic abuse saw a substantial spike in calls for support during the COVID-19 lockdown—with some abusers using pandemic restrictions as a weapon of control. https://phys.org/news/2022-02-pandemic-domestic-abuse-trauma.html Social Sciences Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:45:03 EST news564227100 Pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) technology, developed by experts at University of the West of Scotland (UWS), is capable of accurately diagnosing COVID-19 in just a few minutes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-groundbreaking-ai-technology-covid-minutes.html Biomedical technology Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:49:55 EST news561808190 New antiviral drugs—including COVID treatments—could be developed from previously overlooked substances found in marine plants, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) research has suggested. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-valuable-biologically-compounds-marine-effective.html Medications Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:10:35 EST news555930632 A decline in cognitive functions—such as memory, attention and decision-making—is connected to the tightest restrictions in Scotland's COVID-19 lockdown, a new peer-reviewed study has found. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-03-lockdown-link-cognitive-decline-uncovered.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:23:13 EDT news535800190 A rise in negative health behaviors—such as lack of sleep, exercise and an unhealthy diet—is connected to poorer mental health during the tightest restrictions of Scotland's COVID-19 lockdown, a new study has confirmed. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-lockdown-lifestyle-link-poor-mental.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:10:06 EST news523707004 An element which could hold the key to the long-standing mystery around why there is much more matter than antimatter in our Universe has been discovered by a University of the West of Scotland (UWS)-led team of physicists. https://phys.org/news/2020-05-longstanding-mystery-antimatter.html General Physics Tue, 19 May 2020 10:02:56 EDT news509101368