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New research published in Journal of the Royal Society Interface examines how the unique muscle arrangement of seahorse tails affects the mechanics of grasping, using in-silico simulations. Dr Dries Marzougui from Ghent University provides an overview of their work.

New research published in Journal of the Royal Society Interface explores the importance of string figures in mathematics and cultural studies. Dr Roope Kaaronen from the University of Helsinki provides an overview of their work.

November 2024 marks 20 years since Journal of the Royal Society Interface was launched to provide a home for innovative cross-disciplinary research at the boundary of the life and physical sciences. The Senior Publishing Editor, Dr Tim Holt, reflects on its importance in the scientific publishing landscape.

To celebrate 20 years since the launch of Journal of the Royal Society Interface, we are launching a Perspective competition. The winner will receive a prize of £1,000.  

A new J. R. Soc. Interface paper examines the wider possible social effects of violent conflict in human prehistory, specifically in terms of population distribution. We spoke to the lead author, Dr Dániel Kondor at Complexity Science Hub Vienna, to find out more. 

A new Review paper discusses the ways in which AI can help enhance elephant monitoring and improve conservation.

A new Perspective article highlights the importance of using technology to help conserve wildlife.

A new Interface paper explores the structure and function of Namaqua Sandgrouse feathers

In a Journal of the Royal Society Interface paper, artificial intelligence methods are used to analyse fossil tracks. The work sheds light on why this approach outperforms conventional methods.

A new Journal of the Royal Society Interface study explores the role of modelling in investigating the human gut microbiota.

Two recently published papers explore how artificial sensing technology could help researchers develop robot hands with human-like dexterity.

A new Interface paper explores how face masks can help prevent the severity of COVID-19 transmission via variolation.