science wire

At 8.30 on Monday 7 October, we will all be cheering on our latest Durham team on their first appearance in the BBC2 competition, University Challenge.

A new report reveals the challenges mothers face trying to maintain a relationship with their children whilst in prison, and recommends additional support.

Our top-rated Physics department has made significant contributions to an innovative international project that's shedding new light on the mysteries of our universe.

Antarctica's rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent.

We're part of an international team of astronomers who have been able to take a photograph of the halo of gas around a galaxy for the first time.

Durham University has a commitment to supporting local young people, as part of the 'In our City and Region' element of our University Strategy Refresh 2017-2027.

A new research project to better understand how gut microbiota can help infants with iron deficiencies has secured a major funding boost from UK Research and Innovation. Dr Peter Chivers , from our Department of Biosciences, is working with Professor Lindsay Hall , from the University of Birmingham, on new research to improve understanding of how the 'good' bacteria in our gut acquires and uses iron.

Our researchers have worked with community support workers to explore the drivers behind foodbank use and offer alternative solutions to support vulnerable people. The report 'Reducing the need for foodbanks in County Durham' is a collaboration between our Centre for Social Justice and Community Action (CSJCA) and the Durham Christian Partnership (DCP).

Researchers from our Department of Archaeology have found for the first time that widespread use of lead in Roman culture was one of the main contributing factors to childhood death and illness throughout the Roman Empire.

Research involving Durham has found that electronic sensors can detect the distinct odour of Covid-19 with almost 100 per cent accuracy.