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Researchers find evidence that bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans
Researchers have found evidence that bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans
Stirling scientists are pioneers of a lifesaving emergency mapping system
A lifesaving satellite emergency mapping system pioneered by scientists at the University of Stirling has been launched
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Skin cell discovery could help Atlantic salmon fend off sea lice
Skin cell discovery could help Atlantic salmon fend off sea lice
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Study of cancer patients finds need for mental health support
A study of cancer patients has found a need for mental health support
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Stirling researchers to study how babies use sense of smell to successfully breastfeed
Psychologists at the University of Stirling are to study how newborn babies use their sense of smell to successfully breastfeed in a new project that could improve breastfeeding rates worldwide.
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Ticking time bomb: new modelling predicts huge increase in ticks across Scotland
The prevalence of ticks in Scotland will increase by a quarter under the most optimistic climate change scenario, according to new modelling by mathematicians at the University of Stirling.
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Stirling expert will co-lead new network set up to tackle antimicrobial resistance
A University of Stirling academic is among the leaders of a new network set up to understand antimicrobial resistance
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Tiny animals steal antibiotic recipes from bacteria, study finds
A group of small freshwater animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes stolen from bacteria, according to new research
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Motor racing driver makes pit stop in Stirling for graduation
Scottish racing driver Logan Hannah made a quick pit stop at the University of Stirling today to collect her degree.
Wild bumblebees capable of logical reasoning, study finds
Wild bumblebees are capable of logical reasoning, new research has found