Can selective breeding help corals survive heatwaves?
Our scientists have discovered that selective breeding could help corals survive intense marine heatwaves, offering new hope in the fight against coral bleaching.
Comment: Mandelson goes to Washington – or does he?
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Martin Farr discusses the issues facing Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US.
Calls to curb invasive species spread via untreated water transfer
Experts are warning of the risks of spreading invasive and non-native species when moving large volumes of untreated lake, reservoir and river water.
New exhibition at the Hatton Gallery explores the future of ceramics
Newcastle University’s Hatton Gallery is preparing to showcase an exhibition of work by 12 contemporary artists at different stages of their careers.