Durham to power up next generation of fusion scientists and engineers
Researchers in our Physics Department will receive funding for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fusion Power from the UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills.
Tiniest ‘starquake’ ever detected – new study
An orange dwarf star has yielded the tiniest ‘starquakes’ ever recorded, measured by an international team of scientists.
Why scrapping the term ‘long COVID’ would be harmful for people with the condition
The assertion from Queensland’s chief health officer John Gerrard that it’s time to stop using the term “long COVID” has made waves in Australian and international media over recent days.
University of Birmingham and Fraunhofer UMSICHT renew applied research partnership
UK - Germany partnership looks to broaden collaboration in delivering green energy and renewable resources.
Space tech to revolutionise infection control in hospitals
Scientists from the University of Southampton are using space technology to tackle infection control in hospitals – and help them cut their carbon emissions.
Investment needed in African climate science
Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems.
People with depression see no immediate change from common GP assessment, study shows
But PHQ-9 questionnaire used to monitor primary care patients did reveal benefits across six months.
Can mRNA vaccines help boost livestock production?
University of Queensland researchers say mRNA vaccine technology could play an important role in boosting livestock production to meet global food demands.
To the Arctic and Beyond
That is the advice of Professor Dame Jane Francis, who gave an extraordinary talk about her experiences as a polar scientist.
Professor Petra Meier brings expertise to UKRI’s new £35m Population Health Improvement UK
University of Glasgow researchers will play a leading role in Population Health Improvement UK (PHI-UK), a new network to improve population-wide health.
