Field trials found the technology can capture images with enough detail that the animals would not need to be disturbed.

Drones to be used by zoo charity to monitor endangered species in the wild

Children whose mothers took extra vitamin D during pregnancy continue to have stronger bones at the age of seven, according to new research.

Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy shown to improve bone density in childhood

Undated handout photo issued by the University of Southampton of an artists' impression of Tyrannoneustes, a metriorhynchid thalattosuchian. These lived at the time of the dinosaurs, with the predecessors of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins. Scientists have found that these cetaceans evolved from land-dwelling mammals, and that the sinuses of the prehistoric ancestors of crocodiles prevented them from evolving into deep divers like whales and dolphins. Issue date: Wednesday October 30, 2024.

The researchers compared thalattosuchians, which lived at the time of the dinosaurs, with the predecessors of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins.

Scientists discover new information about evolution of prehistoric crocodiles

Scientists in Southampton have developed a new test using lasers, which can detect dementia in patients years earlier than is the case at the moment. 

Scientific breakthrough in dementia diagnosis after 10 years research

Edgar Feuchtwanger lived near Hitler in Germany and managed to flee the country with his family just before the war broke out

100-year-old Jewish refugee describes moment he bumped into Hitler

A woman from Kent who survived domestic abuse while undergoing treatment for cancer is sharing her experience to help others.

Domestic abuse survivor supports new toolkit to identify victims

The breakthrough in Southampton could mean deep space exploration is no longer the stuff of sci-fi.

New propulsion system for space travel could make sci-fi reality

In a paper published in the journal Ocean Sustainability, researchers call for stricter rules on fishing, saying many products marketed as sustainable are not.

Ocean experts call for end to 'ongoing destruction of oceans by fishing'

130924 MER DARREN PAFFEY MP SOUTHAMPTON ITCHEN LABOUR

Labour MP Darren Paffey has spoken to ITV News about how growing up in foster care and becoming the first in his family to go to university.

Southampton MP aims to 'remove barriers' for other 'working class foster kids'

Research is being led by the University of Southampton.

Scientists working on a 'breakthrough' cancer vaccine 

Allan Peters was one of the first patients to receive Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell therapy, CAR-T, at University Hospital Southampton.

'From no hope, to 'it's gone'' - Terminal patient cancer free after new therapy

Gel and saline sprays reduced the days of illness by around 20%, according to research by scientists at the University of Southampton.

Over-the-counter nasal sprays may keep coughs, colds and flu at bay, trial shows

Scientists found that more than 40% of people in the study, who were well and not at risk of relapse, managed to come off the drugs with advice from their GPs.

Nearly half of long-term antidepressant users could quit with support, study

Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship vessel, HMS Victory, has fallen victim to fungus and the destructive deathwatch beetle.

Scientists use nanotechnology to preserve historic warship

The number of adults experiencing moderate to severe depression in the UK doubled to nearly one in five between March and June 2020 during the Covid pandemic.

University Of Southampton

Latest Stories