Forests' long-term capacity to store carbon is dropping in regions with extreme annual fires
25 February 2021
Researchers have analysed decades’ worth of data on the impact of repeated fires on ecosystems across the world. Their results, published today in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution , show that repeated fires are driving long-term changes to tree communities and reducing their population sizes.
Artificial ‘brain’ reveals why we can’t always believe our eyes
25 February 2021
A computer network closely modelled on part of the human brain is enabling new insights into the way our brains process moving images - and explains some perplexing optical illusions.
Cambridge institute publishes ethical framework for asymptomatic COVID-19 student testing in HE institutions
25 February 2021
The Healthcare Improvement Studies (THIS) Institute has today published an ethical framework for higher education institutions considering running asymptomatic COVID-19 testing programmes for their students.
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