Bull sharks have ‘friends’
Bull sharks form social relationships with specific “friends”, new research reveals. Sharks are often viewed as solitary, but the study...
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Online spaces can provide bodily comfort, relief and inclusion for some autistic people, study says
Online spaces can provide comfort, relief and inclusion for some autistic adults, and provide important means for expression and for...
Virtual reality games may improve motor skills in young people with dyspraxia
Engaging in virtual reality (VR) games may enhance motor performance for young people with dyspraxia, according to new research. The...
Reforms to Google’s web search dominance could address a “fundamental asymmetry”, researchers say
Proposed Government reforms to tackle Google’s web search dominance could address a “fundamental asymmetry” - but aspects need to be...
Cornwall ocean study highlights value of low-cost eDNA tests
Low-cost DNA tests can reveal the range of wildlife living in our seas, according to a new study carried out...
Coronavirus memorial decisions are complex and regionally varied, new study shows
The radically different ways communities experienced the coronavirus pandemic is leading to the creation of fragmented and inconsistent memorials, a...
Tax evasion should be treated as a form of corruption if financial criminals are to be held accountable, new study argues.
Tax evasion should be treated as a form of corruption if financial criminals are to be held accountable, a new...
Jackdaw chicks listen to adults to learn about predators
Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research shows. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks...
Wildlife imaging shows that AI models aren’t as smart as we think
Using AI to identify wildlife reveals a potential “transferability crisis”, researchers say. Marketing for AI imaging systems often suggests that...