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Connected forest networks on oil palm plantations key to protecting endangered species

Posted on Tuesday 20 August 2019

Connected areas of high-quality forest running through oil palm plantations could help support increased levels of biodiversity, new research suggests.

Study identifies possible genetic link between children’s language and mental health

Posted on Tuesday 20 August 2019

A new study suggests there may be genetic explanations for why some children with poor language also have poor mental health.

Climate change ‘disrupts’ local plant diversity, study reveals

Posted on Thursday 15 August 2019

Faster rates of climate change could be increasing the diversity of plant species in many places, according to research from the University of York.

Great York Walk to raise awareness of mental health

Posted on Monday 5 August 2019

The University of York has launched the Great York Walk to support a charitable fund that will raise money to promote good mental health among members of the local community.

Archaeology student finds exceptionally rare fragment from Roman bottle

Posted on Monday 22 July 2019

A masters student at the University of York has found himself at the centre of an extraordinary archaeological discovery.

York academic to sit on panel looking at Highly Protected Marine Areas

Posted on Monday 22 July 2019

A University of York academic has been asked to sit on an advisory panel to evaluate if Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) could be introduced off England’s coast.

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