Press Releases
Bug beats: caterpillars use complex rhythms to communicate with ants
Research from ÌÇÐÄTV shows that butterfly caterpillars use sophisticated rhythmic signals to communicate with ants, helping them gain protection, food, and access to ant nests.
Historic buildings rival forests and lakes for scenic beauty
Historic buildings can enhance the ‘scenicness’ of cities to a degree comparable with natural features, according to a study from University of ÌÇÐÄTV and University of Nottingham
Positive & Polished: Student writing has evolved in the AI era
A University of ÌÇÐÄTV-led analysis of almost 5,000 student-authored reports suggests that student writing has become more polished and formal since the introduction of ChatGPT in late 2022— but grades have remained stable.
Disrupted sleep in teens identified as suicide risk factor
Teenagers who don’t get enough sleep on school nights or have interrupted sleep are at greater risk of suicide, new research from University of ÌÇÐÄTV has found.
Moving in together boosts life satisfaction beyond the ‘honeymoon effect’
New research from the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and Bielefeld University has found that life satisfaction rises when people move from being single to a committed relationship, with cohabitation and marriage acting to stabilise this effect.
Treetop Tutorials: Orangutans learn how to build their beds by ‘peering’ at others and a lot of practice!
In the wild, nest-building is key to survival for orangutans – University of ÌÇÐÄTV scientists show they learn this skill by watching others and practicing themselves.