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SPCMSC Scientists Perform Fieldwork on the Coral-Rubble Keys Protecting Dry Tortugas National Park (opens the original)
A team of U.S. Geological Survey scientists and National Park Service staff recently conducted fieldwork in Dry Tortugas National Park aimed at improving understanding of how coastal islands evolve over time and how severe storms influence their growth and erosion.
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New long-clawed British dinosaur is the first of its kind in Europe
It lived 120 million years ago.
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The ‘activity trap’: fear of losing benefits is stopping some disabled people from exercising
New research reveals how fear of losing disability benefits can discourage people from exercising, even when being active could improve their health.
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Subsidence claims: after drought, ground can shrink, swell or even collapse when it rains – causing damage to homes
Rain does not necessarily resolve drought-related issues. In some soils, rewetting can disrupt the foundations of buildings.
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Does gender matter? Gender signals in a UK equity crowdfunding experiment (opens the original)
zoocha-admin Tue, 20/10/2026 - 13:05 https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/does-gender-matter-gender-signals-in-a-uk-equity-crowdfunding-exp Alberti, F. Huang, X. Johnston, K. 7 Oct 2026 British Journal of Management Research output…
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Personal playlists and collective experiences: Findings from the pervasive game ‘What we take with us’ (opens the original)
zoocha-admin Tue, 20/10/2026 - 13:05 https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/publications/personal-playlists-and-collective-experiences-findings-from-the-p Jerrett, A. 1 Jun 2025 Convergence, 21p., 13548565251339988…
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Scottish public will help to shape the future of dementia research (opens the original)
In a first of its kind study, researchers have asked people from across Scotland what questions they want scientists to answer about dementia and brain health, in the hope of driving forward better and more meaningful research in the future
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Beyond the Realm of Possibility: HSE Hosts the Final of the Ninth Season of Science Battles (opens the original)
The final of the ninth season of Science Battles, themed ‘Beyond the Realm of Possibility,’ took place at the HSE Cultural Centre in late September. Researchers presented four projects. Each speaker had ten minutes to deliver their presentation, after which they answered questions from the jury and the audience. The…
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Flags Across America Visits Vieques National Wildlife Refuge (opens the original)
In May 2026, Flags Across America visited Vieques National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico, the most ecologically diverse refuge in the Caribbean. Eleven federally protected plant and animal species occur on the refuge and its surrounding waters, including four of the six sea turtle species found in
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UC physician researcher Katelyn Melgar named Conquer Cancer Young Investigator (opens the original)
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center’s physician scientist Katelyn Melgar, MD, PhD, has received a $50,000 Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award to continue her bench‑to‑bedside research on overcoming drug resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
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Sea cucumber-inspired gel could help heal damaged tissue in humans (opens the original)
Waterloo researchers develop a new material that supports tissue regeneration, with promising results in preclinical studies
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Visit of the ERC President, Maria Leptin, to Athens (opens the original)
The European Research Council (ERC), the Academy of Athens and the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA), with the support of PRAXI Network, National Contact Point for the Horizon Europe programme, are organising a special event on the occasion of the visit of Professor Maria Leptin…
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B.S. in Space Physics: Blake Schuetz Turns Theory Into Discovery See how Embry-Riddle’s B.S. in Space Physics is helping Blake Schuetz turn theory into discovery through hands-on learning and research (opens the original)
See how Embry-Riddle’s B.S. in Space Physics is helping Blake Schuetz turn theory into discovery through hands-on learning and research.
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From research to the world stage: Pacific scholar claims gold (opens the original)
Dr Jean M Uasike Allen recently claimed gold at the ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup in Spain. The achievement adds another accolade to a career already marked by excellence in research, teaching and Pacific scholarship.
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Kick-off interfaculty theme Inequalities: here are the plans (opens the original)
During the kick-off for the interfaculty theme ‘Inequalities’, researchers and lecturers from various faculties learnt more about the plans for the th
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Telling Nevada’s story: The work behind the new institutional brand Research, stakeholder input and strategic planning shaped the University's new brand positioning and visual identity (opens the original)
Research, stakeholder input and strategic planning shaped the University's new brand positioning and visual identity
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Death of the Northern Irish funeral? Project calls on public to share changing traditions (opens the original)
A new research project is seeking stories of Northern Irish funerals and wakes to document traditions before they are lost
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How will Ohio's minimum wage bump impact businesses and their employees? (opens the original)
UC economist Michael Jones spoke to WVXU's "Cincinnati Edition" on if Ohio's latest minimum wage increase will actually impact employees and businesses as inflation continues to rise.
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