Newcastle University researchers have demonstrated that plastic bottles attached to fishing nets can help dolphins detect and avoid being caught and killed in the deadly gear.

published on: 2 July 2026

Researchers at Newcastle University have carried out the first comprehensive modelling of glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) risk in Bhutan and identified previously unrecognised high-risk lakes.

published on: 30 June 2026

A revolutionary scanning technique has revealed that lithium MRI is a powerful tool for studying how the drug interacts with the brain and could offer more personalised treatment for bipolar disorder.

published on: 28 June 2026

Writing for The Conversation, Nick Megoran discusses how Uzbekistan's World Cup appearance is a moment of pride and shows off central Asia’s peaceful development.

published on: 26 June 2026

A group of Newcastle University staff and students has developed a new self-guided tour of the collection displays at the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle.

published on: 26 June 2026

Scientists have, for the first time, used an extremely precise genome editing technique called base editing to study gene function in human embryos.

published on: 25 June 2026

More extreme heatwaves than 1976 are expected over the next two decades, changing British life significantly.

published on: 24 June 2026

Newcastle University has been ranked in the world’s top 100 for sustainable development.

published on: 24 June 2026

Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler and Professor Ed Hawkins discuss how they recreated the legendary heatwave summer of 1976 in today’s climate and what they found.

published on: 23 June 2026