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Scientists have been given millions to launch a research and training centre intending to better understand and manage flooding which has caused havoc across the UK this month. The £6.5million hub led by the University of Southampton will…

New research has revealed how light can be used to destroy infectious coronavirus particles that contaminate surfaces. Scientists are interested in how environments, such as surgeries, can be thoroughly disinfected from viruses such as…

A website that helps people with eczema to manage their symptoms could be saving the NHS hundreds of thousands of pounds, according to new research by the University of Southampton. The website, EczemaCareOnline.org.uk, or ECO for…

Could you help our scientists uncover the mysterious world of invisible black holes? Become a Black Hole Hunter and you’ll be taking part in scientific research that has the potential to reveal more about one of space’s most intriguing…

Two of the UK’s leading geospatial institutions, the University of Southampton and Ordnance Survey (OS), have joined forces to ensure the UK stays ahead of the curve in revolutionising location data and technologies, in support of the UK…

A comprehensive new survey reveals the changing face of UK families amid recent economic, social, and political turmoil. The methodology and initial findings from the UK Generations and Gender Survey are being presented today at a meeting…

An evolutionary gateway which helps pneumonia cells become resistant to antibiotics has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield.  The new research has identified a genetic scar left in the genomes of bacteria as they…

A major funding boost will help transform the thriving Medical Technology (MedTech) business community in Yorkshire. The UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) investment will translate state-of-the-art research…

British consumers are angry at the retail industry for producing plastic waste and frustrated with current reuse and recycling systems, according to research from the University of Sheffield.  The study, by academics in the University’s…

Curious minds are invited to embark on a captivating journey into the world of cutting-edge bioscience research as the University of Sheffield launches BioFest, a unique new festival designed to illuminate the wonders of life. Through a…