Cities could play key role in pollinator conservation
Given the pressures that pollinators face on agricultural land, cities could play an important role in conserving pollinators, according to a new study.
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Exploring how climate change affects Antarctic ecosystems
Three decades of exploring Antarctica has convinced Stuart Egginton that there is nothing better than first-hand evidence to prove the effect global warming is having on our planet.
Celebrating a century of women in the legal profession
The country’s most senior judge will today give a public lecture honouring the achievements of a pioneering Yorkshire MP.
New year, new you – why Dry January is taking off
People taking part in Dry January report immediate physical, psychological and emotional benefits, according to the first qualitative study of the popular alcohol abstinence challenge.
Evidence for prison sentence discrimination against Muslims ‘weak’
Offenders sentenced to prison who have Muslim names do not appear to be receiving unfairly long sentences, according to a new study of more than 8,000 UK Crown Court sentencing decisions.
Helping the anti-parasitic medicine go down
Scientists have developed a new way to deliver anti-parasitic medicines more efficiently.
Investment in Leeds’ high speed rail institute
Plans for the University’s new high speed rail research and development institute have moved forward after West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee backed a £13m investment.
Climate change affects insects’ ability to evade predators
Harmless flies have evolved over millions of years to mimic the appearance of stinging insects, but new evidence suggests climate change is reducing the effectiveness of that disguise.
New material that thickens as it’s pulled
Scientists have discovered the first synthetic material that becomes thicker – at the molecular level – as it is stretched.
New tool to find and fight the deadliest lymphomas
UK scientists have found a new way to identify people with the most aggressive types of lymphoma, which are less likely to respond to standard drugs.