Researchers develop AI to help South West Water detect pipeline problems
The University of Exeter is working with South West Water to explore the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help...
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Experts outline changes needed to make the most of Alzheimer’s treatment breakthroughs
A dementia expert at the University of Exeter is part of an international panel to outline thechanges needed to for...
Oil rig study reveals vital role of tiny hoverflies
A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters....
Coral reefs set to stop growing as climate warms
Most coral reefs will soon stop growing and may begin to erode – and almost all will do so if...
Camouflaging chameleons look better in black
Despite their image as masters of camouflage, it has long been assumed in science that chameleons change colour to communicate...
‘Big Brother for crickets’ celebrates two decades of remarkable research
A unique research project studying the natural behaviours of a population of crickets in northern Spain has celebrated 20 years...
Scilly Isles cameras give glimpse of ‘natural’ UK waters
Underwater cameras around the Isles of Scilly have given scientists a glimpse of how sea life can thrive in well-protected...
Well-publicised polar geoengineering ideas will not help and could harm, warn experts
Five well-publicised polar geoengineering ideas are highly unlikely to help the polar regions and could harm ecosystems, communities, international relations,...
New project using Extended Reality to help autistic drivers
A new project is using Extended Reality (XR) technologies to develop tools which could help autistic people overcome some of...