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Breaking the cliché with South American spiders

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Atypical allocosinae? Atypical patterns of dimorphism and sexual behaviour have been reported in a great variety of animals and have also been correlated to the species’ preferred environment. A. senex and A. marindia (both types of wolf spider) inhabit sandy beaches that suffer high temperature variations, strong winds, and strong habitat reduction and fragmentation. Our aim was to determine the […]

British Science Week 2024

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British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering, and maths taking place between 8–17 March 2024. This week aims to encourage and inspire people from all walks of life to engage with science while offering the chance to showcase exciting research. To mark the 30th anniversary of British Science Week, this year’s theme – ‘time’ – provides […]

Proofig AI: An AI tool to ensure image integrity in scientific publications

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Proofig AI is an innovative and reflexive AI-powered proofing tool, aimed at researchers, editors, institutes, and publishers. The tool aims to identify the improper usage of images in scientific publishing and beyond. Research Outreach spoke with Dr Dror Kolodkin-Gal, the founder of Proofig AI. He shares insight into the challenges scientific publishing faces with the publication of fraudulent manuscripts, and […]

Science, AI, and securing a sustainable future

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Around 95% of the world’s population agree with the concept of sustainable development goals (SDGs) as a way of building a sustainable future in the face of the climate crisis. But SDGs come with a hefty price tag. Stefan Brunnhuber is a clinician and socioeconomist who believes the solution to this conundrum is a switch in the global mindset. Sustainability […]

Artificial Intelligence as Dual-Use Technology

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An analysis of AI and dual-use technology, its safety measures. and the future of research and development in this field.

DUT, AI, and DARPA Dual-use technology (DUT) is a technology that has the potential to be used for both peaceful and military purposes, and as such can be a crucial asset for a nation. One of the key DUTs is artificial intelligence (AI), as this can improve the intelligence of any machine or system to a far higher level. Research […]

International Astronomy Day: Seeking the stars

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International Astronomy Day started in 1973 by Doug Berger. As the then president of the Astronomical Association of Northern California, he wanted to make astronomy more accessible to the public. While it may feel that space is infinitely remote, the study and celebration of what space is and may contain is a truly down-to-earth matter. By studying the stars, scientists […]

Machine Learning Week Europe 2022 is live!

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Machine Learning week 2022 is live in Berlin

Machine Learning Week Europe is live in Berlin! But what even is it? Machine learning is a form of artificial intelligence, where software applications and computers learn how to improve and redesign their ability to do tasks – completely independently from their human creators. When commercially deployed, it’s called predictive analytics. Around the world, these tools are being exponentially rolled-out […]

Ohrid diamond – the dark horse of chestnuts?

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Looking at the Ohrid diamond The need to study biologically active compounds in plants, such as phenolic compounds, flavonoids, carbohydrates, is growing in importance in scientific research. These active compounds can have a medical effect on consumer’s health. Despite the chemical composition of wild chestnut being well-known, there is still insufficient data on the antioxidant and antimicrobial activity shown by […]

Research Outreach – Issue 131: Vaccines, nanotech, and new teacher troubles

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Research Outreach Issue 131 covers the spectrum of scientific research from long-range submarine sensors to using nanotechnology in nuclear fusion, as well as social issues such as building inner strength, and how to support new teachers when teaching ‘out-of-field’. We cover a number of positive new insights in the field of medicine, including a valuable approach to childhood vaccines that […]

Research Outreach – Issue 130: Pollution problems, ethical engineering, and civilisation decline

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Research Outreach 130 highlights international research in a diverse array of topics, including volatile oil prices, a new delivery system for dietary supplements, and a deeper understanding of civilisation decline in the Late Holocene era. Waste management is once again a key topic, as we share research into one region in Finland that is helping transition to a circular economy. […]