We've appointed eight world-class academics, marking an important milestone for York research.

Tracing the genetic lineage of the maize plant reveals it was most likely brought to South America from Mexico more than 6,500 years ago.

Particles of precious blue pigment found in a medieval nun's teeth have shed light on the forgotten women scribes involved in the production of illuminated manuscripts.

Light pollution disrupts the work of important nocturnal pollinators - switching off streetlights could help.