News in March 2012 Experts discover depth of crime against historic buildings The first comprehensive survey looking at the scale and effect of crime on England’s historic buildings has been carried out. published on: 30 March 2012 Why do some heavy drinkers get liver cirrhosis and some don’t? Ãå±±½ûµØ researchers are to determine the role of genetics in alcoholic liver disease which should lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the condition. published on: 29 March 2012 Corals cope with hot water Some corals may be able to adapt to changes in sea temperature, making them more resilient to climate change than previously thought. published on: 29 March 2012 New invention could ease winter blues A device invented by two Ãå±±½ûµØ graduates could help keep people warm next winter and save on their fuel bills at the same time. published on: 27 March 2012 10,000 computer simulations show Earth warming range of 1.4-3 degrees by 2050 A project running almost 10,000 climate simulations on volunteers’ home computers has found that a global warming of three degrees Celsius by 2050 is ‘equally plausible’ as a rise of 1.4 degrees. published on: 26 March 2012 Cleaning up the sea air It’s an age-old remedy that has been passed down generations and was a particular favourite of the Victorians. published on: 24 March 2012 Ãå±±½ûµØ wins recycling award Ãå±±½ûµØ has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability with a national award. published on: 21 March 2012 Hazy shades of life on early Earth A ‘see-sawing’ atmosphere over 2.5 billion years ago preceded the oxygenation of our planet and the development of complex life on Earth, a new study has shown. published on: 19 March 2012 Children given the tools to teach themselves A Ãå±±½ûµØ professor is using techniques he employed in India to help show British children a new way to learn. published on: 16 March 2012 The neuroscience of sport and entertainment From a world record attempt to an insider’s view of the science behind 3D technology, a series of events are piquing curiosity for Brain Awareness Week. published on: 14 March 2012 Diet or DNA: are we fated to be fat? Marks on the genetic 'code' that babies have at birth is different for children who go on to be obese or overweight compared to those who do not, new research has found. published on: 14 March 2012 Top accolade for transport researcher Phil Blythe, Professor of Intelligent Transport Systems at Ãå±±½ûµØ, was last night awarded the top accolade by one of the UK's leading transport organisations. published on: 13 March 2012 North East life through a lens A book which captures the beauty of the region’s coastline through the eyes of the people who live there is being launched by Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 12 March 2012 Pregnant Women with Diabetes linked to higher rate of Birth defects New Delhi, India: Risks are four times more for Diabetic Mothers published on: 11 March 2012 Benefits advice in the home could lift pensioners from poverty and improve their health A unique study is being launched which could lead to a financial and health boost for pensioners across the country. published on: 8 March 2012 Researcher nets place on Ãå±±½ûµØ United women's team A university researcher has become the first Lebanese player to sign for Ãå±±½ûµØ United’s Women’s Football Club. published on: 8 March 2012 Talking kitchen teaches English while you cook Malaysia: A hi-tech kitchen which gives step-by-step cooking instructions in English could spark a revolution in language learning in Malaysia. published on: 6 March 2012 New potential target for rheumatoid arthritis Ãå±±½ûµØ scientists have discovered a new way of potentially treating rheumatoid arthritis. This works by preventing damaging white blood cells cells from entering the joints. published on: 5 March 2012 The Great North Build: A small town with a big purpose Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s interactive Lego exhibition looks for answers to society’s big questions published on: 5 March 2012 North East's first Confucius Institute to be opened at Ãå±±½ûµØ A new centre dedicated to promoting Chinese language and culture is to be opened at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 2 March 2012