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A renowned printing type that was thrown into the River Thames more than a century ago, has been used to print a book for the first time since its recovery from the muddy waters.
Scientists analysing 2,000-year-old grape seeds from ancient wells in Tuscany have mapped the most extensive genetic history of ancient grapevines recovered from a single site.
A shift toward more precise, measurable conservation goals could hold the key to protecting vulnerable species, according to the findings of a new study looking at African elephants.
Current climate and nature policies are working at cross-purposes, wasting public funds and causing unintended damage to ecosystems, according to a major new report co-authored by a University of York researcher.
Scientists have uncovered evidence of an Iron Age funerary tradition involving the deliberate removal of human brains and the fashioning of long bones into sharp tools.
The University of York and NatWest have officially opened a new business Accelerator Hub to help support local startups, student entrepreneurs, and academic innovators.
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Explore the stories behind our remarkable research community here at York to discover the people and the passion driving us toward a better world.
Gill Francis is Assistant Professor of Psychology in Education at the University of York. A developmental-cognitive psychologist, her research focuses on the role of play in child development for neurodivergent and neurotypical children.
In this extract from her new book, The Good Society: And How We Make it, Professor Kate Pickett argues that we already hold the blueprint for how to create fairer, healthier, and more prosperous societies and that it is time to make this vision a reality.
Yvonne Birks is Professor of Applied Social Care Research in the School for Business and Society. As National Director for the NIHR School for Social Care Research (SSCR), she guides a national collaboration delivering high-quality social care research throughout England.