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Government Chief Scientific Adviser visits University of York

Posted on Wednesday 19 February 2025

The Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) visited the University of York to find out more about its leading research programmes and how universities are playing a vital role in driving regional economic growth.


Restoring wildlife habitats in wealthy nations could drive extinctions in species-rich regions, experts warn

Posted on Tuesday 18 February 2025

Efforts to preserve or rewild natural habitats are shifting harmful land use to other parts of the world – and this could drive an even steeper decline in the planet’s species, according to new research.


Study sheds new light on bear baiting in early modern England

Posted on Monday 17 February 2025

Archaeologists have created a new model to help identify archaeological bear baiting assemblages in England and beyond.


New £1.2 million study investigates ways to improve emergency healthcare in rural and coastal areas

Posted on Monday 10 February 2025

In a new £1.2 million study, researchers will investigate ways to improve how urgent and emergency care could be improved for patients living in rural and coastal areas.


Musician Jamie Cullum headlines launch of CoSTAR Live Lab in Wakefield

Posted on Friday 7 February 2025

Musician Jamie Cullum headlined the official launch of CoSTAR Live Lab -  a state-of-the art research and development facility based near Wakefield for the creative industries.


The early roots of carnival? Research reveals evidence of seasonal celebrations in pre-colonial Brazil

Posted on Wednesday 5 February 2025

Pre-colonial people in Brazil may have gathered in summer months to feast on migratory fish and share alcoholic drinks, a new study suggests.


Climate change impacts in African mountains are greater than previously thought

Posted on Wednesday 5 February 2025

Researchers know that mountain communities are particularly vulnerable to climate change, but there is limited understanding of climate change impacts in most African mountains due to lack of data. This might be surprising given that around 288 million people live in Africa mountain regions.


Insider account of unsolved 1952 London mail van robbery documented for first time

Posted on Tuesday 4 February 2025

A University of York academic has used a series of ‘forgotten’ cassette recordings to help piece together the plot behind an infamous mail van robbery from the 1950s.


London cabbies’ planning strategies could help inform future of AI

Posted on Friday 24 January 2025

Researchers have measured the thinking time of London taxi drivers - famous for their knowledge of more than 26,000 streets across the city - as part of a study into the future of AI route-mapping.


Study to inform government on impact of smartphones and social media on young people

Posted on Thursday 16 January 2025

Researchers are to look at the links between children’s mental health and smartphone and social media use as part of a Government commissioned research project.


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