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13-Oct-2025

Satellite images reveal ancient hunting traps used by South American social groups

University of Exeter
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Satellite images have revealed the remains of an ancient system of elaborate, funnel-shaped mega traps that were likely built by hunters and pastoralists to catch prey in the high altitudes of northern Chile.

Journal: Antiquity

13-Oct-2025

Instagram photos help scientists track invasive plant flowering patterns

University of Galway
Peer-Reviewed Publication

That vibrant carpet of pink and yellow flowers blanketing Mediterranean cliffs might look beautiful in holiday photos on a social media feed. But scientists have discovered these same Instagram snapshots are revealing how one of the world's most destructive coastal plants is taking over new environments by extending its flowering season and threatening native biodiversity.

Journal: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

12-Oct-2025

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

University of Exeter
Reports and Proceedings

The world faces a “new reality” as we have reached the first of many Earth system tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm unless humanity takes urgent action, according to a landmark report released today (13 Oct) by the University of Exeter and international partners.

12-Oct-2025

Brain test predicts ability to achieve orgasm – but only in patients taking antidepressants

European College of Neuropsychopharmacology
Reports and Proceedings

Researchers have discovered that the ability to have an erection or to orgasm is related to the levels of serotonin in the brain, but this relation only applies to depressed patients taking SSRI antidepressants. At the moment, there is no test for who might experience sexual problems during treatment for depression, but this discovery may help depressed patients to choose antidepressants which allow them to maintain or regain an active sex life when treated with antidepressants. This work is presented at the ECNP conference in Amsterdam.

Meeting: 38th ECNP Congress

10-Oct-2025

ADHD: Women are diagnosed five years later than men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age.

European College of Neuropsychopharmacology
Reports and Proceedings

Scientists have found that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in women is diagnosed approximately 5 years later than in men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age. Women with ADHD also suffer greater emotional and functional difficulties than men. This work will be presented at the ECNP Congress in Amsterdam, after recent publication.

Journal: European Psychiatry
Meeting: 38th ECNP Congress

10-Oct-2025

Increasing pressures for conformity de-skilling and demotivating teachers, study warns

University of Exeter
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The increasing pressure for teachers to obey school curriculum policies is “profoundly demotivating” and is leading directly to people leaving the profession, a new study warns.

Journal: The Curriculum Journal

10-Oct-2025

Screen time linked to lower academic achievement among Ontario elementary students

The Hospital for Sick Children
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study of 3,322 Ontario children finds that more screen time before age 8 is associated with lower scores in reading and math on standardised tests.

Journal: JAMA Network Open