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Small but mighty – study highlights the abundance and importance of the ocean’s tiniest inhabitants
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University sheds light on tiny plankton, which measure less than 0.02mm in diameter but can make up more than 70% of the plankton biomass found in the ocean.
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Simple way of ‘listening’ to chicks could dramatically improve welfare
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/simple-way-of-listening-to-chicks-could-dramatically-improve-welfare
New research led by the University of Plymouth suggests a simple and low-cost method of ‘listening’ to chicks may allow welfare issues to be picked up at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Artificial night sky poses serious threat to coastal species
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/artificial-night-sky-poses-serious-threat-to-coastal-species
Research by the University of Plymouth and Bangor University shows the presence of artificial light originating from cities several kilometres away disrupts the lunar compass species use when covering long distances.
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Study shows devices can reduce fibres produced in laundry cycle by up to 80%
A study conducted at the University of Plymouth compared the efficiency of six different devices and showed they can reduce the amount of fibres released into wastewater during the laundry process by almost 80%.
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Discover surprising facts and myths about the brain
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/discover/myths-of-the-brain
Discover surprising facts and myths about the brain. Dr Matt Roser guides us through five fascinating and surprising facts about the brain, and five things you may have heard that are, in fact, myths.
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Study explores the use of robots and artificial intelligence to understand the deep-sea
New research led by the University of Plymouth has shown artificial intelligence (AI) could help scientists shed new light on the variety of species living on the ocean floor.
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Animal groups consider multiple factors before fighting
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/animal-groups-consider-multiple-factors-before-fighting
New research involving the University of Plymouth suggests that groups of animals consider multiple factors before deciding whether to fight rivals
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Climate change has degraded productivity of shelf sea food webs
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/climate-change-has-degraded-productivity-of-shelf-sea-food-webs
New research led by the University of Plymouth shows that larger, nutritious plankton – vital to support fish, seabirds and marine mammals – are being replaced by tiny, primary producers that are of poorer food quality
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Labour markets under change: bullying and discrimination on the rise?
Plymouth University news: Ahead of giving the keynote address at a major international conference, Duncan Lewis - Professor of Management at Plymouth Business School - examines current issues regarding workplace bullying
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Sea-level rise will have complex consequences for coasts and communities
The University of Plymouth's Professor of Geospatial Information Ralph Fyfe is among the authors on new research published in Science Advances
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