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Study sheds new light on cross-species virus spillovers that can cause pandemics

A study led by the University of Stirling jointly with the University of Wisconsin-Madison has shed new light on cross-species virus spillovers that can cause pandemics.

Chimpanzee

New project will broaden our understanding of environmental restoration

Researchers at the University of Stirling are lending their expertise to a new project aimed at broadening our understanding of the benefits of environmental restoration.

Tree crown

Research identifies microorganisms that may be essential to the survival of coral reefs

A study led by a researcher at the University of Stirling has identified microscopic organisms which may be crucial to the survival of coral reefs.

Great Barrier Reef

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss and lead to more targeted interventions

Older person looks out of window

Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in the Alps, research finds

Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in the Alps, a study by a University of Stirling researcher finds

Dr Arthur Broadbent in the Alps

Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds

Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds

Salmon

New research deepens our understanding of pescetarians

University of Stirling research has deepened our understanding of pescetarians

Maja Cullen, Devon Docherty and Dr Carol Jasper

Researchers to develop new water quality monitoring system

Researchers at the University of Stirling are to develop a new system for monitoring freshwater quality in the UK.

Photograph of a river surrounding by green grass and mountains

Research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution

University of Stirling research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution

Plastic waste

Study sheds new light on behaviour of humans’ closest relatives - chimpanzees

A study by University of Stirling researchers has shed new light on the behaviour of the closest living relatives of humans – chimpanzees.

Chimpanzee eating grapes