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‘Hiding in plain sight’ – new species discovery raises questions over scale of overlooked biodiversity

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Scientists from the University of Plymouth and the Institute of Evolutionary Biology in Barcelona have used cutting edge DNA technology to demonstrate that one of Europe’s top freshwater predators is actually two species rather than one

Rocks that originated in Earth’s mantle could reveal secrets of planet’s history

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/rocks-that-originated-in-earths-mantle-could-reveal-secrets-of-planets-history

University of Plymouth news: Dr Andy Parsons is part of an international team that is using rocks from the deep ocean to unravel mantle’s role in life on Earth, volcanism and global chemical cycles.

University leads largest ever research programme to take place on an atoll island

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University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University have taken part in an extensive programme of research on an uninhabited atoll island in the Maldives, the first fieldwork to take place as part of the £2.8 million ARISE project.

Academic nominated by UK Government to contribute to global biodiversity assessment of nature’s contributions to people

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/academic-nominated-by-uk-government-to-contribute-to-global-biodiversity-assessment-of-natures-contributions-to-people

University of Plymouth news: Dr Sian Rees will be a lead author on a multi-year assessment to identify the most effective means to monitor global biodiversity and its links to human health and wellbeing

International survey on the use of zebrafish in research highlights opportunities for refinement

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/international-survey-on-the-use-of-zebrafish-in-research-highlights-opportunities-for-refinement

Plymouth University news: The largest survey on the use of zebrafish in research leads to better understanding of common practices and areas for refinement

Conference aims to enhance understanding of environmental and human impacts of nanotechnology

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/conference-aims-to-enhance-understanding-of-environmental-and-human-impacts-of-nanotechnology

The expanding field of nanotechnology and its impact on the environment and human health will be explored during an international symposium at the University of Plymouth

Could dark carbon be concealing the true scale of ocean ‘dead zones’?

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/could-dark-carbon-be-concealing-the-true-scale-of-ocean-dead-zones

A study led by Dr Sabine Lengger, from the University of Plymouth, measured the stable isotopes of organic carbon in sediment cores taken from the ocean floor

Biology Professor makes history in new fiction novel

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/biology-professor-puts-history-under-the-microscope-in-new-thriller-novel

Plymouth University News: Professor Richard Handy introduces his historical thriller, The Reich Device

Lewis Caunce – MSc Sustainable Aquaculture graduate

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-sustainable-aquaculture/lewis-caunce

Sustainable Aquaculture

Discover what Lewis Caunce has been up to since graduating from MSc Sustainable Aquaculture and why he would recommend studying at Plymouth.

Elsa Domoney – MSc Sustainable Aquaculture graduate

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/msc-sustainable-aquaculture/elsa-domoney

Sustainable Aquaculture

Discover what Elsa Domoney has been up to since graduating from MSc Sustainable Aquaculture and why she would recommend studying at Plymouth.