Evolution wired human brains to act like supercomputers
Scientists have confirmed that human brains are naturally wired to perform advanced calculations, much like a high-powered computer, to make sense of the world through a process known as Bayesian inference.
New report highlights University’s financial aid for students facing realities of cost-of-living crisis
A new report by the Higher Education Policy Institute explores how universities are responding to the severe effects of the cost-of-living crisis on students.
Bristol courses top Guardian University Guide 2024
Dozens of University of Bristol courses have placed highly in the Guardian University Guide 2024.
Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects
A University of Queensland study has found women who’ve just had a baby are much more likely to see faces in everyday objects than other women.
New research reveals why and when the Sahara Desert was green
A pioneering study has shed new light on North African humid periods that have occurred over the past 800,000 years and explains why the Sahara Desert was periodically green.
Machine learning takes on match fixing
Machine learning can be utilised to help safeguard the integrity of sports competitions, according to Business School researchers.
First graduands from University College Birmingham and University of Warwick partnership graduate
University College Birmingham graduands on University of Warwick accredited courses will be celebrating today, marking the first successful graduating cohort from the partnership between the two universities.
Renewable backup power key to energy resilience in disasters: report
Households need more support to implement alternative energy solutions to help manage outages during bushfires and extreme weather events.
High water mark for innovative UQ flood monitoring system
A tool developed by researchers at The University of Queensland that measures floodwater depth and velocity will be sold globally after it was licensed to a US-based company.
Three finalists in Kiwinet research awards
Researchers who have founded companies featuring innovative advances in cultivated meat cells and vascular microsurgery are finalists in this year's Kiwinet awards.
