News
The latest news from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering and our schools.
Restoring eroded peatlands reduces downstream flood risk
Scientists have found that the restoration of upland peatlands is a highly effective strategy for reducing downstream flooding.
AMAST Network launches to battle AMR in the agrifood system
AMAST – the AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary Network, has been created to harness perspectives from across agrifood stakeholders and prepare new ways to tackle these challenges.
New 'landmark’ investment in manufacturing skills facility
The North East Mayor is set to approve ‘landmark’ investment in manufacturing skills facility.
Distinguished figures receive honorary degrees
Outstanding individuals have been recognised with honorary degrees from Newcastle University.
New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the air
A new ambient-energy-driven membrane that pumps carbon dioxide out of the air has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.
Logged forests retain ecological value - if not pushed too far
Logged forests can still have ecological value, new research reveals.
Reasons to be cheerful
Writing for Research Professional, Vice-Chancellor Chris Day assesses what the change of government could mean for the university sector
Changes projected in marine fish communities due to climate change
New research predicts significant shifts in marine fish communities in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans as a result of climate warming.
Steam to Green: A North East Revolution
A free interactive exhibition will take visitors on a North East journey through the past, present and future of energy.
Hidden treasure in the Galaxy
Astronomers have uncovered that a well-known X-ray binary, whose exact nature has been a mystery to scientists until now, is actually a hidden ultraluminous X-ray source.
Comment: Dengue and the Paris Olympics
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Booth discusses how the Paris Olympics could become a super-spreader event for dengue.
ReLiB win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize
ReLiB have been named winners of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prize, which celebrates discoveries and innovations that push the boundaries of science.
Calls for regulatory action to strengthen biodiversity disclosures
Business and finance disclosures need a biodiversity outcome focus and regulatory backing to deliver critical conservation goals, new study reveals.
Sustainability experts needed for national education scheme
Pioneering programme supporting schools and colleges to develop and implement climate action plans is being expanded.
New project METREAU on track to revolutionise wastewater treatment
Newcastle University will be part of a new project led by Northumbrian Water which aims to reduce energy needs and carbon footprint in the treatment of wastewater.
AI reveals critical gaps in global Antimicrobial Resistance research
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has helped identify knowledge, methodological and communication gaps in global Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) research.
Comment: Climate change and parasitic diseases
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Booth explains why climate change is making parasitic diseases harder to predict.
Climate change intensifies wind-rain extremes in the UK and Ireland
Climate change will cause an increase in extreme winter storms combining strong winds and heavy rainfall over the UK and Ireland, new research has shown.