Latest News

• share
• favorite_border

• share
• favorite_border

Scientists from the University of Portsmouth examining the evolutionary roots of language say they’ve discovered chimp vocal development is not far off from humans.

• share
• favorite_border

A new study by the University of Portsmouth warns the close similarities between the tusks of elephants and mammoths poses threats to conservation and environment efforts.

• share
• favorite_border

• share
• favorite_border

• share
• favorite_border

Researchers focusing on the concerning rise of groups who perpetuate misogyny, sexism and even violence against women have uncovered the use of TikTok by incels to spread their extreme beliefs.

• share
• favorite_border

A University of Portsmouth physicist has explored whether a new law of physics could support the much-debated theory that we are simply characters in an advanced virtual world.

• share
• favorite_border

Researchers have developed a new method to analyse facial expressions, as part of efforts to better understand animal communication.

• share
• favorite_border

• share
• favorite_border

• share
• favorite_border

• share
• favorite_border

Scientists have discovered a new species of small plant-eating dinosaur on the Isle of Wight in southern England (UK). The new species, Vectidromeus insularis, is the second member of the hypsilophodont family to be found on the island, suggesting that Europe had its own family of small herbivorous dinosaurs, distinct from those found in Asia and North America.

• share
• favorite_border

A team of global experts have spent a decade creating a guide to clinical assessments which help inform exercise training for people living with cystic fibrosis.

• share
• favorite_border

Working equids whose owners believe in their capacity to feel emotion have significantly better health and welfare outcomes than those whose owners do not, according to new research by the University of Portsmouth and international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

• share
• favorite_border

New research has found that the design of biodegradable fishing gear needs to improve if it is to help address the environmental and economic impacts of ‘ghost fishing’.

• share
• favorite_border

A new study, led by the University of Portsmouth, suggests young children are more vocal when interacting with toys and household items, highlighting their importance for developing language skills.

• share
• favorite_border

• share
• favorite_border

The first side-necked turtle ever to be found in the UK has been discovered by an amateur fossil collector and palaeontologists at the University of Portsmouth.

• share
• favorite_border

Socially tolerant species are better at controlling their emotions and behaviours, according to a new study of one of humanity's closest relatives.

• share
• favorite_border

A detailed plan to transform product packaging and significantly cut plastic production and pollution has been developed by researchers.