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Newcastle expert chosen as author for next IPCC report

Professor Bethan Davies has been selected as a lead author for the forthcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Report 7.

Comment: Small fishing boats

Writing for The Conversation, Phoebe Lewis, Ainsley Hatt and Dr Sarah Coulthard discuss how the UK is losing its small fishing boats – and the communities they support.

Comment: Storm Floris

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Colin Manning discusses that the weather is rarely this windy in August – which makes it more dangerous.

Comment: Why modern masculinity is a climate issue

Writing for The Conversation, Michael Richardson discusses ecological masculinities and opening up environmental care to young men.

Rethinking ocean oxygen is key to tackling coastal deoxygenation

Marine life may be more resilient to climate stress than previously thought, thanks to shifting oxygen levels in coastal waters.

Remains of ancient river landscapes control East Antarctica ice flow

The remains of landscapes thought to have formed when ancient rivers flowed across East Antarctica have been discovered – and could help predictions of future loss from the ice sheet.

Leading experts to put science and tech at the heart of clean power

Professor Richard Dawson has been appointed to the new Science and Technology Advisory Council.

Blyth community bright 'Sparks’ highlight a path to Net Zero

A community-led art exhibition in Blyth will showcase how marginalised communities envision, and can contribute to, low-carbon planning in the places they live.

Team Newcastle take on Great North Run in aid of our students

This year, over 35 colleagues, graduates and supporters are joining #TeamNewcastle in the world’s biggest and best half-marathon to raise vital funds for our 29,000-strong student community.

Shrinking Nemo: Clownfish survive heatwaves by shrinking

Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals.

New map of landscape beneath Antarctica unveiled

The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica's ice sheet has been assembled by a team including scientists from Newcastle University.

Study shows Indian Ocean devil rays at risk of overfishing

Newcastle University experts demonstrate a data-poor approach to assess the sustainability of devil ray catch in Indian Ocean fisheries.

New environmentally-friendly mortar reduces heat loss

A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.

New research into Bhutan’s glacial flood risk

Newcastle University researchers have been awarded funding to assess the risk facing Bhutan from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs).

Research identifies causes of catastrophic flooding

A Newcastle University student has contributed to a major international study which has identified the exact causes and drivers of the catastrophic 2023 Sikkim flood in India.

New centre will support transition to low-carbon living

Researchers at Newcastle University are to play a crucial role in a new centre that will support more people make the transition to low-carbon living.

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.

Logged forests more valuable for conservation than oil palm

New research provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of how logging and conversion to oil palm plantations affect tropical forest ecosystems.

Signature whistles help estimate bottlenose dolphin abundance

Using signature whistles is an effective means for estimating abundance of bottlenose dolphins, new research confirms.

Glaciation expert awarded prestigious Richardson medal

A glaciation expert at Newcastle University has been awarded the prestigious Richardson Medal by the International Glaciological Society (IGS).