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A google earth image showing data from the digital tools identifying where selective-logging has taken place in the rainforest.
Google Earth Image 漏 Airbus 2025 showing changes in the forest canopy detected by satellites at one of the logging concessions in 2023 including the logging detections identified by the new algorithm in red.

New technology helping fight against illegal logging of Peru鈥檚 valuable rainforest

New technology is helping Peru fight against the illegal logging of its 68 million hectares of valuable tropical rainforest.
A long-tailed tit flying
Credit: Billy Clapham

Family first: scientists reveal long-tailed tits' remarkable family bonds

Forget fleeting friendships 鈥 the social secrets of the long-tailed tit has revealed an extraordinary level of family commitment even during migratory journeys.
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Increase in alcohol deaths in England an 鈥榓cute crisis鈥

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an 鈥渁cute crisis鈥 requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 and UCL.
Am image of a man up a ladder installing some solar panels on the roof of a typical semi-detached house.

Government urged to tackle inequality in 鈥榣ow-carbon tech鈥 like solar panels and electric cars

The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from the University of 葫芦影业 suggests.
A single parent holds the hand of their young child as they walk down the road.

Widening inequalities for children in the North of England cost billions, increase poverty and harm children鈥檚 lives

A major new report out today paints a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country.

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Social care research centre: new 拢10 million funding award for University of 葫芦影业

拢10 million in funding has been awarded to the University of 葫芦影业鈥檚 Centre for International Research on Care, Labour & Equalities for a new 鈥楥entre for Care鈥 to address the urgent need for accessible research and evidence on social care.
A photo of deforestation in the Amazon

Global study reveals that Indigenous lands protect tropical forests from deforestation

A team of researchers led by the University of 葫芦影业 has discovered that rates of deforestation and degradation in tropical forests are lower in Indigenous lands compared to other areas.

University of 葫芦影业 researchers develop quicker, more accurate Covid test

University of 葫芦影业 scientists and Yorkshire company Paraytec have developed a more accurate, efficient and low cost Covid-19 test.

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University wins funding for pioneering projects to improve postgraduate research participation and access for BAME students

葫芦影业 has been awarded funding for three projects which aim to tackle persistent inequalities that create barriers for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students (BAME) to access and take part in postgraduate research (PGR).