Latest news
Global warming is causing tropical moths to shrink in size
Posted on Thursday 10 October 2019
Researchers have discovered the first evidence of tropical insects shrinking in size in their bid to survive rising temperatures.
Scientists shed new light on mechanism by which bacteria exchange genes
Posted on Wednesday 9 October 2019
Scientists are now a step closer to understanding the mechanisms behind how a group of viruses facilitate the exchange of genes between bacteria.
New research reveals soil microbes play a key role in plant disease resistance
Posted on Wednesday 25 September 2019
Scientists have discovered that soil microbes can make plants more resistant to an aggressive disease - opening new possibilities for sustainable food production.
York research shortlisted for Newton Fund prize
Posted on Thursday 22 August 2019
Professor Frans Maathuis’s research to increase the tolerance of rice to salinity and drought, has been shortlisted for the 2019 Newton Prize.
University of York and Yorkshire Water team up to produce energy from waste
Posted on Wednesday 14 August 2019
University of York researchers will be working in partnership with Yorkshire Water to optimise next-generation anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities.