Using spiders as environmentally-friendly pest control
Groups of spiders could be used as an environmentally-friendly way to protect crops against agricultural pests.
Ecology
Feb 16, 2023
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Government support, new technology and resources needed for small to medium-sized enterprises to be greener
Smaller businesses are keen to improve their sustainability practices, but they're held back by lack of technology, resources and government support, a new study has found.
Economics & Business
Feb 14, 2023
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Speeding up immigration claims urgently needed to help migrants experiencing homelessness
Unique research carried out during the COVID pandemic has highlighted major problems with the Home Office application process for immigration claims.
Social Sciences
Feb 13, 2023
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War tourists fighting on a virtual front, since Ukraine-Russia war
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, a new group of "war tourists" has emerged—those who are fighting on a virtual front.
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2023
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UK study examines coastal city attitudes about recycling
Coastal city residents would like to do more to reduce their single-use plastic waste and they are trying to recycle more, even trying to recycle items that simply can't be recycled, often called "wish-cycling."
Environment
Feb 1, 2023
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Students lacking language skills will miss out on jobs, according to new report
British students wanting to get ahead in the world of work should be studying an additional language. New research from the University of Portsmouth, based on the analysis of job adverts targeted at graduates, shows a high ...
Economics & Business
Jan 24, 2023
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New pterosaur species with hundreds of tiny hooked teeth discovered
An unusual new species of pterosaur has been identified, which had over 400 teeth that looked like the prongs of a nit comb.
Paleontology & Fossils
Jan 23, 2023
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Study reveals the true value of elephants
New research examining the services and benefits of elephants has revealed many values are often overlooked when deciding how they should be protected.
Plants & Animals
Dec 21, 2022
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Research shows crowds hold the cards in referees' decisions
A team of university researchers have found that football crowds are influencing referees' behavior in the top four professional Leagues in England.
Social Sciences
Nov 25, 2022
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World needs ambitious 0% new plastic waste target by 2040
The United Nations is being urged to make a bold pledge and set a target of zero for new plastic pollution by 2040 in its upcoming Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. Plastic production and subsequent pollution are key ...
Environment
Nov 9, 2022
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