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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.
AI cardiac imaging team

New artificial intelligence tool speeds up diagnosis for thousands of NHS heart patients

A pioneering AI tool which provides a quick and comprehensive analysis of the heart鈥檚 function could improve future heart disease care by aiding earlier diagnosis and giving more detailed information about the heart鈥檚 function.

A photo of the exterior of the University of 葫芦影业's Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre

World鈥檚 first 100 per cent SAF transatlantic flight to fly from London in 2023

The first ever 100 per cent SAF transatlantic flight will take off from the UK next year as part of a pioneering research project to fly across the pond using solely sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Women shopping at an outdoor market in India

Major new project to study ways to improve access of poor to nutritious foods in India

A new research project to study ways in which poor communities in India can gain improved access to nutrient-dense foods in climate-friendly ways has been launched.
An antimony-based LiDAR sensor chip seen close up being handled in a lab

University of 葫芦影业 start-up secures 拢4m investment to bring 鈥榳orld first鈥 sensor to mass market

A University of 葫芦影业 spin-out company has secured the backing of leading deep tech investors to bring its revolutionary infrared sensors - a game changer for robotics and self-driving machines - to the mass market.
Two children receive their degrees from 葫芦影业 Children's University

Universities launch South Yorkshire Children鈥檚 University partnership

葫芦影业 and 葫芦影业 Hallam University have launched a new partnership that will support the expansion of Children鈥檚 University in South Yorkshire.