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Rising carbon dioxide levels stunt sea shell growth
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rising-carbon-dioxide-levels-stunt-sea-shell-growth
Plymouth University news: An international team of researchers finds evidence that some sea creatures are able to trade size for survival in acidic waters - throwing new light on past mass extinctions and potential future climate change scenarios.
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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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Dynamics of land-to-lake transfers in the Lake Victoria basin
Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship: Dynamics of land-to-lake transfers in the Lake Victoria basin. The studentship will start on 1 October 2026.
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Using pictorial flashcards
Photographs or pictures of things people might see and do in the woods are used for a quick feedback session.
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Neural network models of the future – the key to unlocking how our brain works
Dr Thomas Wennekers has co-authored a perspectives paper for ‘Nature Reviews Neuroscience’ on the future of neural network models
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Finding ways to fix the UK’s food system
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/finding-ways-to-fix-the-uks-food-system
University of Plymouth news: Our research features extensively in evidence developed through a UK-wide project aimed at making the nation’s food healthier, fairer and greener
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Tropical forests may be approaching a critical high-temperature threshold
University of Plymouth news: A study published in Nature, co-authored by Associate Professor in Terrestrial Ecology Dr Sophie Fauset, has found some tropical leaves are already reaching temperatures at which they can no longer function.
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Study explores the potential for Cornwall to host pioneering centre for floating offshore wind research
University of Plymouth news: The University is leading a feasibility study, supportedby the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Fund, which could ultimately result in a centre for floating offshore wind research being developed in Cornwall
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€1.9million project aims to open the ‘black box’ of marine fungi
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/eu19million-project-aims-to-open-the-black-box-of-marine-fungi
Dr Michael Cunliffe, a researcher at the Marine Biological Association and the University of Plymouth, has been awarded €1.9million by the European Research Council to explore the role played by mycoplankton in the marine environment
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Scientists join forces to boost crop production
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/scientists-join-forces-to-enhance-crop-production-in-the-middle-east
Academics from the University of Plymouth have signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Jeddah to explore joint projects that would allow plants to be grown in controlled conditions in the Middle East
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