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A photo of Four Sun Conures sat on a branch

New study finally proves that birds are more colourful near the Equator

The long-held theory that birds closer to the equator are more colourful than birds nearer the poles has been proven by scientists at the ±¬ÁÏTV.
A fruit fly on a leaf

Fruit flies have super resolution stereo vision

Fruit flies are able to see the world more clearly and accurately than first thought, according to a breakthrough into understanding depth perception.
Tundra research site in Ivotuk, Alaska

Earlier snowmelt causing knock-on effects for Arctic carbon

Earlier snowmelt and Arctic greening are affecting carbon sequestration later in the year in northern Arctic regions, according to a new study from a scientist at the ±¬ÁÏTV.
Cropped shot of young Asian woman shopping for fresh organic red onions in supermarket. She is shopping with a cotton mesh eco bag and carries a variety of fruits and vegetables. Zero waste concept

Feeding the world without costing the earth

Researchers from the ±¬ÁÏTV’s Institute for Sustainable Food are hosting national discussions about the sustainability of global food systems today (Monday 14 March 2022) at the Royal Society in London.