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Report calls for legislation to bolster governance of stem cell-based embryo models
The ethical and governance review co-authored by Professor Cave concludes that a phased approach is needed – ‘soft’ governance implementing the UK SCBEM Code of Practice, as a stepping stone to ‘hard’ ...
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Investing in the next generation of environmental researchers
We’re sharing in an investment of almost £30m to train the next generation of researchers to tackle the world’s environmental ...
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Scientists reveal new breakthrough in OLED technology
Scientists from our top-rated Physics department and Newcastle University have developed a groundbreaking method to improve the stability and efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a ...
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Supercomputer simulations offer new explanation for the formation of Mars’ moons
Scientists from NASA and our Department of Physics have used supercomputer simulations to reveal that Mars’ moons may have been formed from destroyed asteroid fragments. The researchers found that an ...
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New cosmic map supports Einstein’s prediction about gravity
General Relativity is one of the most elegant and profound theories in Physics. That the Universe seems to conform to its precepts is truly remarkable, a testament to Einstein’s talent and to that of ...
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National biodiversity award for MammalWeb project
MammalWeb was presented with the NBN Group Award 2024 at the National Biodiversity Network Conference. The NBN awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions made to wildlife recording ...
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New study shows how social bonds help tool-using monkeys learn new skills
The study indicates that the monkeys mainly learned from others via direct observation, and strong social tolerance (e.g. amongst grooming partners) was found to be a good predictor of which monkeys ...
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Lived Experience Academy brings a new approach to research
The Lived Experience Academy aims to nurture talent in the lived experience community, create further opportunities for collaboration and provide opportunities for new research ideas. The research ...
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New imaging of bacterial DNA uncovers secrets to future antibiotic design
In a new study, scientists from our top-rated Biosciences department joined forces with researchers from Jagiellonian University (Poland), and the John Innes Centre to reveal how a bacterial enzyme ...
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New £5m research centre to support North East England’s growing space industry
We’ve launched a new £5m research centre to support North East England’s growing space industry and lead on the sustainable exploration of the cosmos. The Durham University Space Research Centre ...
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Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life – our findings question this idea
Post Doctoral Research Associate, Dr Daniele Sorini, from our Institute for Computational Cosmology, discusses new research ...
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Fellowship Opportunities
The aim of the scheme is to develop the next wave of world-class research and innovation leaders in academia and business. You can apply for funding over four years both to tackle ambitious and ...