Thousands of hectares of Chornobyl-affected farmland, long deemed too dangerous for cultivation in northern Ukraine can safely return to production, according to new research.
Study raises the question of whether social ‘hippie’ spiders truly have personalities at all Individual behaviour in spider communities far more fluid than previously thought Instead of fixed behavioural types, spiders appear to adjust their behaviour dynamically based on circumstances
Study introduces a new way to think about gravity - not just as a pull, but as something that happens when the universe is trying to stay organised Gravity is the result of a computational process within the universe Gravity may be caused by the way matter is organised in the universe
New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed how puppetry and other creative methods can effectively make complex scientific topics, such as plastic recycling, more understandable and engaging for diverse audiences.
Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) - the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research - could become a prime target for hackers.
Research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that bras offering excessive bounce reduction may come with hidden consequences for spinal health.
-Mathematical model can be used in lithium-ion battery development to prevent deterioration -Lithium-ion batteries will be a key technology in realising a truly sustainable and low-carbon economy in the coming decades -Increased lithium-ion batteries lifespan would mean lower prices for consumers
A new paper, published in Gene Therapy, raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), after the treatment failed to show significant benefit in a large-scale clinical trial.
A worryingly wide range of chemical pollutants has been found by researchers studying two of the UK’s south-coast harbours, raising concerns about the impact on wildlife and the human activities responsible for this contamination.
Scientists have been given a £1.1m grant by the UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) to continue their life-changing research, after identifying a new disease which causes some children’s brains to develop abnormally.
Breakthrough in quantum sensing could revolutionise high-precision measurement technologies
Scientists from the University of Portsmouth have discovered that water was already present in the Universe 100-200 million years after the Big Bang.
Realistic images created by artificial intelligence (AI), including those generated from a text description and those used in video, pose a genuine threat to personal security. From identity theft to misuse of a personal image, spotting what’s real and what’s fake is getting harder and harder.
Social media influencers (SMIs) pose psychological, health and security risks and need tighter regulation, a new study finds.
New research has revealed that alcohol can impair the ability of eyewitnesses to accurately recall a suspect's facial features, particularly key details such as the eyes, nose, and mouth.
New research has revealed that a hairy crustacean – dubbed "The Hoff Crab" when it was discovered in 2010 – is the first species in its family to show different claw characteristics between sexes.
Drinking ketones improves heart health, a new small-scale study from the University of Portsmouth has found. This is the first time people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have been given a drink with ketone esters - a supplement that is meant to plunge your system into ketosis - to monitor the effect on the heart.
A new study published in Nature Water has revealed England’s major water and sewage companies are misleading the public and Government using strategies that mirror those of large polluters, including the tobacco and fossil fuels industries.
Cracking the code of drug delivery: using computers and AI to make medicine work smarter
The materials used to protect wind turbines from corrosion leach into the surrounding water, which could pose risks to ecosystems, seafood safety and human health, new research from the University of Portsmouth has found.
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