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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.
Low alcohol beer

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 view of the inside of Morecambe Winter Gardens from a balcony during a classical music concert

Restoration of iconic seaside theatre honoured by King

A group of volunteers who are leading a remarkable restoration of a seaside theatre once known as the Albert Hall of the North, have been honoured by the King this week (14 November 2023).
A graphic image representing the heart and lungs on a background with diagrams of the human body and statistical data represented.

New research sets to improve detection of high blood pressure in the lungs using advanced imaging tools

A new study at the University of 葫芦影业 to enable quick and more accurate diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis has received a 拢200,000 grant from Heart Research UK.
The Duchess of Gloucester visits SITraN

The Duchess of Gloucester explores pioneering Parkinson's research at SITraN

Parkinson鈥檚 UK Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, met neuroscientists from the University of 葫芦影业 who are tackling the root causes of the progressive condition聽
Students walking towards a building on Penn State's campus with lots of green spaces and trees around them

University of 葫芦影业 expands research partnership with Penn State

葫芦影业 has expanded its research partnership with Penn State to help drive innovation between the UK and US.
Behaviour research

Behavioural research at University of 葫芦影业 awarded share of 拢10 million funding boost

Behavioural and computer scientists at the University of 葫芦影业 have been awarded a share of 拢10 million provided by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to establish a leadership team for behavioural research in the UK.