Birds that put more energy into parenthood age faster
Birds that put more energy into parenthood age faster and die younger, new research shows. Scientists selectively bred Japanese quails...
Year: 2026
Professor Huw Williams given Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award
Congratulations to Professor Huw Williams, who has been awarded the British Psychological Society (BPS) Lifetime Achievement in Psychology Award. Professor...
Plants growing higher across Himalaya as climate warms
Plants are growing higher up mountains across the Himalayan region, new research shows. The study – led by the University...
Lost seal of Edward the Confessor found after being missing for 40 years
An 11th-century Anglo-Saxon seal belonging to Edward the Confessor has been rediscovered more than 40 years after being declared lost....
Space Worms! Scientists launch microscopic crew into orbit to support future Moon missions
British scientists have launched a crew of microscopic worms to the International Space Station in a pioneering experiment that could...
New cause for diabetes in babies found in non-coding genes
Scientists have found new genetic causes for diabetes in babies – in a part of the genome that has historically...
Thinking about AI can make people more critical of human decision-makers, study shows
AI may influence public attitudes by making people more aware of the limitations of human decision-making, a new study shows....
University research showcased on BBC’s Countryfile
University research on the biocultural history of hares has been showcased on the BBC’s Countryfile series. Dr Carly Ameen, an...
Moving evening of Ukrainian and British poetry will show resilience, solidarity and cultural connection
A moving evening showcasing Ukrainian poetry will show the resilience, solidarity and cultural connections created by those writers working during...