The Reason Dogs Have Puppy Dog Eyes
No matter what they do – all is forgiven when they show the puppy dog eyes…how did they learn the trick? They are known as man’s best friend…
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Researchers propose radical change in how animal facial expressions are defined and studied
Newswise — Researchers have developed a new method to analyse facial expressions, as part of efforts to better understand animal communication. The human Facial Action Coding System, or…
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Expert available: NASA report into UFOs
NASA is releasing a report today on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena – commonly known as UFOs. A live streamed media briefing, headed by Nasa boss Bill Nelson and other leaders, will begin…
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Newswise — Researchers have tested one of the ideas put forward to explain how humanity evolved to become smarter, on non-human primates. The study, led by a team…
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Experts available to offer advice and guidance on outdoor swimming as weather improves
Two world-leading experts from the University of Portsmouth are available to offer advice and guidance on outdoor swimming as the weather improves. While there are anecdotal claims of…
Read more Experts available to offer advice and guidance on outdoor swimming as weather improvesNew link between fatal muscle wasting disease gene and cancer discovered
Newswise — Mutations of the gene encoding dystrophins have long been known to cause the debilitating muscle-wasting disease DMD, which affects one in every 5,000 boys born. People…
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Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Syria – media experts available for comment
Newswise — Dr Carmen Solana, course leader for MSc Crisis and Disaster Management at the University of Portsmouth:https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/carmen-solana Available for Zoom/Skype/WhatsApp interviews “Earthquakes cannot be accurately forecast, so prevention…
Read more Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Syria – media experts available for commentSubtle hostile social media messaging is being missed by artificial intelligence tools
Newswise — A NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence (StratCom COE) report has warned many of the artificial intelligence (AI) tools used to monitor social media posts are…
Read more Subtle hostile social media messaging is being missed by artificial intelligence toolsStudy reveals the true value of elephants
Newswise — New research examining the services and benefits of elephants has revealed many values are often overlooked when deciding how they should be protected. The collaboration between…
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Volcanology expert available to comment on the eruption of Mauna Loa. Dr Carmen Solana, Reader in Volcanology and Risk Communications at the University of Portsmouth, is available for interview. Dr…
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Research shows crowds hold the cards in referees’ decisions
Newswise — A team of university researchers have found that football crowds are influencing referees’ behaviour in the top four professional Leagues in England. The study, published in…
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Newswise — A new study suggests that, despite the success of the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, vaccine confidence has declined significantly since the start of the pandemic. Researchers from…
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Newswise — Scientists analysing the effects of an organic compound on drug resistance bacteria have discovered how it can inhibit and kill a germ that causes serious illness…
Read more Study Reveals How Naturally-Occurring Compound Kills Major Drug-Resistant BacteriaCaribbean Island Nations Take Steps Towards a Sustainable Future
Newswise — The University of Portsmouth is working with the Caribbean Islands of Antigua & Barbuda and Trinidad & Tobago as they move towards a more sustainable future. …
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