Physical sciences

Association between bisphenol A and heart disease

Exposure to a widely used chemical is linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
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Climate research influences policy and debate

Exeter research has altered the framework for climate change discussion.
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Creating one of the UK's fastest growing companies

LCD research led to successful spin-out Displaydata.
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Developing safety tools for the space industry

Mathematics research has led to the development of a tool for space safety.
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Diagnosing Malaria using magneto-optic sensors

A reliable low-cost malaria diagnosis sensor has been developed by Exeter researchers.
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Driving innovation at QinetiQ

Materials research at Exeter is helping QinetiQ innovate.
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Enhancing business performance in the water sector

The Centre for Water Systems undertakes leading water sector research.
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Ensuring air traffic safety

NATS have used Exeter research to optimise their systems.
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Future proofing building design

More than £3billion of infrastructure projects have benefitted from Exeter research outputs.
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Image-based computer modelling solutions

Exeter spin-out Simpleware has generated significant economic impact.
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Improving models to allocate NHS resources

Research led by Exeter developed models to more fairly allocate NHS resources.
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Improving the Met Office weather and climate prediction model

Exeter academics made key contributions to the Met Office's new climate prediction model.
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Inspiring the next generation of physicists

Professor Pete Vukusic's work has helped engage young people in physics.
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Inspiring the successful sales strategy of a global healthcare company

Exeter research helped form strategies at Bausch + Lomb.
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Optimising networks and developing agility strategies

Professor Zhang's research has helped companies optimise their resources.
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Research on feminised fish is giving rise to new policies and guidelines

Guidelines on the testing of chemicals have been informed by Exeter research.
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Stochastic modelling for improving understanding of storm risk

Mathematical modelling at Exeter helped improve the pricing of insurance risk.
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Working with Brazilian policy makers to prevent dieback of the Amazon rainforest

This research has contributed to science-to-policy documents.
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Physical sciences