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University of Zurich's Cameron Wagg: 'Ecosystems functioning in the long term are continually developing' after decades

A decades-long study by the University of Zurich, with colleagues from Leipzig and Jena, found that diverse plant communities require about 10 years to stabilize and produce a consistent amount of biomass, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity in sustaining an ecosystem.

University of Exeter study author: 'Our research shows schools need improved support to run relationships education'

Experts from the University of Exeter have recommended that children receive lessons in school on building strong relationships to counteract negative role models and unrealistic portrayals of love.

Associate professor at Reading School of Law: 'Ensuring safe deployment of carbon capture through minimization of leakage must remain a priority'

A 2022 study, conducted by Associate Professor Dr. Kyriaki Noussia, Dr. Catherine Caine and Whitney Richardson, emphasizes the need for "robust" amendments to insurance law and international environmental law to facilitate legal carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in the fight against global warming.

Dr. Alicia Cork says 'when you concentrate on the style of communication used by group members,' you can better understand group dynamics

Research from the universities of Exeter, Bath, and Lancaster has found that the way social groups communicate online could reveal how the group views itself, and could make it easier to track how a group’s values change over time.

Prof. Catherine Rider says study revealed Medieval doctors 'saw fertility as variable throughout the reproductive years,' with a definite end date

A study by the University of Exeter of medieval medical texts found that fertility was considered to have a "cut-off point" instead of a gradual decline with age, with men thought to remain fertile longer than women.

Alexe Bilodeau-Houle: 'The more the parent and child showed synchronized physiological reactions, the greater the child’s fear when it was his or her turn to take part in the experiment'

A recent study that was conducted by Alexe Bilodeau-Houle through her master's degree at Université de Montréal has found that children with less secure attachment relationship and high physiological concordance with their parents are more likely to be fearful. According to a press release, the study was published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology in February, and showed factors that influence observational fear learning in children.

Oxford professor: 'We had not expected the logged forest to be so ecologically vibrant'

As the world grapples with the challenges of biodiversity loss and deforestation, this research offers a fresh perspective on the potential for conservation and sustainable land-use practices in logged tropical forests.

Dr Janet Geipel: 'The modality effect suggests that by providing surveys in the spoken modality responses might be relatively more intuitive'

In a 2022 study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, researchers, including Dr. Janet Geipel from the University of Exeter Business School, found that the way information is presented, either spoken or written, affects how people think.

Kristian Parton: 'These feeding behaviours show that nurse sharks are adapted to feed on different prey across a variety of habitats'

Underwater cameras have provided insight into the feeding habits of nurse sharks, which reveal their flexibility and skills during feeding activirties. According to a release by the University of Exeter which conducted the study with NGO Beneath the Waves, baited remote underwater video (BRUV) cameras were used off the Turks and Caicos Islands, and found the sharks with habits including vertical feeding, ventral feeding and pectoral positioning.

Dr. Fornwagner: 'Gender has long been reported to be a driving factor in domains'

In December 2022, researchers from the University of Exeter Business School and the University of Regensburg published a groundbreaking study in Nature: Scientific Reports, examining the influence of gender identity and biological sex on economic decision-making.

Farid Saleh: 'Everything is new about this locality, its sedimentology, paleontology, and even the preservation of fossils'

Dr. Farid Saleh, lead author from the University of Lausanne and Yunnan University, along with an international research team, recently discovered evidence of giant arthropods dominating the seas 470 million years ago at the Taichoute fossil site in Morocco. These remarkable findings shed light on the ancient ecosystems of the now-deserted Taichoute region, challenging previously described Fezouata Shale sites located 80km away.

Professor Ke Cheng: 'We’ve created an inhalable bioadhesive that combines with your own mucus to prevent viruses from getting to your lung cells'

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an innovative inhalable powder that enhances the body's natural defense mechanisms against viral invasion. The powder, known as Spherical Hydrogel Inhalation for Enhanced Lung Defense (SHIELD), reinforces the mucosal layer of the lungs and airways, reducing infection rates.

UEA Professor Le Quéré: 'We are at a turning point and must not allow world events to distract us from the urgent and sustained need to cut our emissions'

A new report by the Global Carbon Project science team revealed in 2022 that global carbon emissions in 2022 reached record levels, posing a severe threat to efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Tim Caro: 'To determine which characteristics of stripes deter horseflies, we explored different patterned cloths draped over horses and filmed the horseflies' response'

On February 2023, researchers from the University of Bristol, led by Professor Tim Caro and Dr. Martin How, uncovered the reason behind the distinctive thin stripes and sharp outlines found on zebra fur. Published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, the study reveals that these specific characteristics effectively deter horsefly attacks by eliminating the attractiveness of large monochrome dark patches to the insects.

Jay Narayan: 'Material defects can be a nuisance, but if you engineer them correctly you can make them an advantage.'

A new study publish earlier this year and conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University and the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has revealed a groundbreaking technique that can improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries, according to a news release. The research opens up possibilities for enhancing the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, which have significant implications for portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage.

NC State University: 'We have successfully used chiral phonons to generate a spin current at room temperature without the need for magnetic materials'

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have made a groundbreaking discovery by using chiral phonons to convert wasted heat into spin information without the need for magnetic materials.

UVA Health: 'Our findings could lead to novel treatments aimed at restoring the function of the nuclear lamina'

Significant advancement was achieved by scientists from the School of Medicine in comprehending the underlying mechanisms of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a common condition where fat builds up in the liver.

Pan: 'We can see the relationship between surface roughness and the presence of microplastics and surfactants'

Researchers from the University of Michigan have made a significant breakthrough in tracking microplastics from space.

U. of Michigan professor: 'We hope this research can lead to better medicines'

Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a groundbreaking discovery that they say dramatically increases the process of building molecules for pharmaceuticals, agrichemicals and materials with the help of artificial intelligence.

Researchers discover evidence of 'cosmological coupling' in black holes, shedding light on dark energy

Physicists from the University of Michigan, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Hawaii and other international institutions, have made a groundbreaking discovery providing evidence for "cosmological coupling" in black holes.