A screening system assessing the risk of sepsis in new-borns, which is being trialled in the UK, would miss around 30 per cent of cases compared with the current method being used in the NHS, according to a new study.

Whether children will enjoy academic success can be now predicted at birth, a new study suggests.

Researchers have succeeded in extracting DNA from ancient chewing gum – revealing new information about our ancient relatives.

The impact of animal-assisted interventions for both patients and health services could be substantial, but more rigorous research is needed, says Dr Elena Ratschen and Professor Trevor Sheldon from the University of York.

The festive period is traditionally a time to overindulge and so it’s easy to forget about staying sustainable. With some help from our leading environment and sustainability experts at the University of York, here’s 12 tips for a Christmas that will ease the burden on the planet without taking away the festive fun.

Non-native plants are providing new homes for Britain’s insects - some of which are rare on native plants, a new study has found.

The University of York has acquired a notebook belonging to celebrated glass artist William Peckitt (1731-95) depicting some of his techniques and recipes for colour mixing.

Using a computerised version of cognitive behavioural therapy to treat depression in children and young adults has the potential to improve access to psychological therapies and reduce waiting lists, a new study suggests.

Post-menopausal killer whale grandmothers improve the chances of survival for their grand-calves, new research has found.

Pathogen-specific viruses can be successfully used to fight a disease that decimates some of the world’s major food crops, a new study has found.

The University of York has signed a new international pledge as part of a commitment to increasing education opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers.

Some silicone masks are now so realistic they can easily be mistaken for real faces, new research suggests.

The University of York’s Structural Biology Laboratory (YSBL) in the Department of Chemistry has been awarded a prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize.

A new suicide prevention programme which includes swift access to specialist care and 12 months of telephone follow-ups has shown to reduce deaths by 17 per cent.

Men, the elderly and people from deprived areas are among the patients most likely to miss an urgent referral appointment for suspected cancer, a study led by the University of York has found.

Ghosts of sexism past haunt the world’s most famous rich list for dead celebrities, according to a new study from the University of York.

Academics and campaigners will be speaking at a conference hosted by York Law School (18 November) as part of a global day of action to promote climate justice on air pollution.

Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children and is set to have lifelong health consequences for future generations, according to a new report.

Part of UKRI’s flagship £900 million Future Leaders Fellowships programme, Dr Bound Alberti has launched her research programme, About Face.

Researchers who set out to test the widespread theory that the UK is experiencing an alarming plunge in insect numbers have found no evidence for ‘Insect Armageddon’.

Loneliness is a product of modern ways of thinking about the self and society, according to a new study.

Having a regional accent did not count against candidates applying for jobs, a study by the University of York has found.

Technology developed by researchers from the University of York to spot faults in train lines is set to save an estimated £10 million per year in railway maintenance costs.

An academic at the University of York is calling on the families of veterans with substance abuse problems to take part in a major survey looking at their experiences.

Seeing the same doctor and having a dedicated care plan has a significant beneficial impact on people with a severe mental illness, a major study has found.

Researchers from the University of York have developed new technology to transform the way people experience historical sites including the York Minster.

A University of York student has been named Student Journalist of the year 2019 at the Today Programme Student Journalism Awards.

Overseas consumer markets could be responsible for more than half of the impact of expanding soy production on rare species in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions, the Cerrado savannah in Brazil, a new study led by the University of York has revealed.

The White Rose universities of York, Leeds and Sheffield have received around £10 million from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to fund the next generation of UK bioscientists.

An art expert from the University of York has discovered the Bayeux Tapestry was originally designed to fit on three sides of a cathedral wall in France.

Scientists have discovered why climate change may be contributing to the decline of some British butterflies and moths, such as Silver-studded Blue and High Brown Fritillary butterflies.

Research on cannabis dependency is wrongly skewed towards men, according to a new review.

Several popular crypto-games based on the Ethereum network, that allow players to exchange virtual goods for cryptocurrency, meet definitions of gambling, according to research by the University of York.

A species of bacteria found in the human gut gains a competitive advantage by keeping sugar nutrients to itself, scientists have discovered.

A University of York researcher is launching a project to investigate the emotional history and ethics behind face transplants.

Many insects moving north in response to climate change find they have nowhere to go in Britain’s intensively managed landscapes, according to new research.

International scientists, agricultural experts and policy makers will gather this week (22/23 October) to hear how researchers - including those from the University of York - are working to find answers to feeding a rising global population while protecting the planet.

LGBT+ graduates value inclusivity programmes and say they are a vital factor in wellbeing at work, new research has revealed.

The York Maastricht partnership (YMP) has announced its first round of funding, supporting £2m (€2.2m) of research collaborations across nine distinct projects – including initiatives to tackle serious health problems and solutions to global sustainability.

Scientists are set to reconstruct the world’s ‘pristine’ prehistoric oceans in order to understand the full impact of human activity on the marine environment.

A housing model has proved effective in reducing homelessness across Europe but it needs more political support to increase its impact, says a new study led by the University of York.

Researchers have discovered the first evidence of tropical insects shrinking in size in their bid to survive rising temperatures.

Thousands of students are expected to take part in a global day of action led by York Law School to promote climate justice on air pollution.

Researchers have developed a new mathematical framework that changes the way we understand the structure of viruses such as Zika and Herpes.

Scientists have discovered that soil microbes can make plants more resistant to an aggressive disease - opening new possibilities for sustainable food production.

A national study has identified five factors that bereaved people report as being important to them when planning a funeral.

Researchers have outlined how fishing and farming policies could be created to protect employment opportunities and the environment after Brexit.

A child’s desire to share becomes influenced by social norms around the age of eight, new research has revealed.

The University of York has topped the Russell Group for teaching quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.

Researchers have discovered that a commonly used antidepressant also leads to an early reduction in anxiety symptoms.

As the world faces an unprecedented threat from climate change, our academics and researchers are applying their pioneering research to help solve some of the major challenges we face.

More than 60% of people recognise that addressing climate change requires a ‘high’ or ‘extremely high’ level of urgency, new research involving scientists at the University of York suggests.

University of York scientists are part of an international team which has discovered how a parasite responsible for spreading a serious tropical disease protects itself from starvation once inside its human host.

Scientists have discovered a mechanism by which cancer cells in the prostate can regenerate following radiotherapy – paving the way for improved prostate cancer treatment.

Cancer patients who miss an urgent referral appointment for their symptoms are 12% more likely to die within 12 months of diagnosis, a major new study has found.

University of York academics have contributed to a House of Commons report calling for video game loot boxes to be regulated under gambling law and for their sale to children to be banned.

Scientists from the University of York were involved in a project to extract original proteins providing genetic data from a 1.77 million-year-old rhino tooth.

Researchers have found the earliest direct evidence of milk consumption anywhere in the world in the teeth of prehistoric British farmers.

Scientists have developed a method to test whether an infection is resistant to common antibiotics.

People whose homes are damaged by storms or flooding are significantly more likely to experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, according to new research.

Almost a quarter of a million children in the UK report being unhappy with their lives as a whole, according to a new report by the University of York and The Children’s Society. 

Social media users are generally positive about their personal data being used for research purposes, a study by the University of York has revealed.

University of York researchers have designed an app to help new parents become more ‘tuned in’ to what their babies are thinking and feeling.

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

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

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

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

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.

A major new study has found children with autism are more likely to be bullied by both their siblings and their peers, meaning that when they return from school, they have no respite from victimisation.

Two University of York academics have been elected Fellows of the British Academy.

Researchers from the University of York have joined forces with other leading experts to tackle worsening health inequalities between the North and the rest of England.

A major new report examining the help given to prisoners recovering from addiction has set out a series of “blueprints” which its authors say could “transform” the way prisoners are supported once they have served their sentence.

Researchers from the University of York and Hull York Medical School are at the centre of an international commission to improve the health of people who use mental health services.

An astrophysicist and an archaeologist at the University of York comment on the impact of the first moon landing, as the world celebrates 50 years since the NASA space mission.

Researchers have discovered a new species of tree in the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania.

Researchers have shown how wildfires have a detrimental impact on moths and the plants they pollinate at night.

They were once considered our inferior, brutish relatives, but now researchers are using the story behind early humans to help teenagers understand their emotions.

Only 38 per cent of tropical forest can protect wildlife from rising temperatures as a result of deforestation, increasing the likelihood that vulnerable species will go extinct, say scientists.

A study of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem involving researchers from the University of York has revealed that increasing livestock numbers are threatening the ecology of the area by reducing fires.

A survey of UK fishermen has revealed low levels of trust in key government organisations and scientists.

Research analysing Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) over a period of nearly 40 years has revealed that David Cameron personally insulted the leader of the opposition more than any other prime minister.

The potential harm from medical instruments is not made clear in academic studies, according to research by the University of York.

Researchers at the University of York have developed a new way to safely remove a blood-thinning drug used during surgery that can lead to harmful side-effects in recovering patients.

A new study suggests that UK newspapers are not adhering to guidelines when they report on suicides involving people who are transgender.

A new report suggests that in addition to producing clean energy, solar farms could offer a vital boost to Britain’s rare species.

Research at the University of York has shown that brands that ‘take on’ their competitors in Facebook posts are more likely to get higher engagement rates.

A joint study by researchers at the Universities of York and Stirling has found that 90 per cent of children in Scotland who go into care when aged five or under have experienced significant abuse and neglect before they enter the care system.

A complex benefits systems is forcing some veterans with physical and mental health problems to use foodbanks or search through bins, a major new study has revealed.

An expert in artificial intelligence (AI) from the University of York comments on the Law Commission's announcement that they will establish a safety assurance scheme for autonomous vehicles.

Scientists at the University of York have revealed that there are two separate ‘pathways’ for seeing 3D motion in the human brain, which allow people to perform a wide range of tasks such as catching a ball or avoiding moving objects.

A new report suggests that people feel less lonely when they have access to everyday technology such as a radio, television or tablet.

A grape variety, still used in wine production in France today, can be traced back 900 years to just one ancestral plant, scientists have discovered.

Scientists have solved the evolutionary puzzle of how sloths went from enormous ground-dwelling giants to the small, famously-laidback tree-climbers of the modern day.

Research at the University of York has shown that women are underrepresented in research into the links between cannabis and psychosis, which could limit understanding of the impact of the drug.

Scientists say they have established the ultimate limits of quantum communication networks.

Elephant poaching rates in Africa have started to decline after reaching a peak in 2011, an international team of scientists have concluded.

Research carried out at the University of York has shown that cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a cost-effective practice.

Concentrations of antibiotics found in some of the world’s rivers exceed ‘safe’ levels by up to 300 times, the first ever global study has discovered.

A unique bark shield, thought to have been constructed with wooden laths during the Iron Age, has provided new insight into the construction and design of prehistoric weaponry.

An expert in politics of the Global South at the University of York comments on the latest poll count in the India elections 2019.

Researchers have shown that a new way of assessing women’s relationship with their bodies during pregnancy could help predict how well the mother might bond with her unborn baby and her longer-term emotional wellbeing.

Professor Stephen Smith and his team have been recognised for their research into the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s.

A University of York researcher has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to investigate how a small tree native to East Asia could help in the creation of new medicines.

A specialist in 17th century theatre at the University of York is Expert Advisor to the new Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) production of John Vanbrugh’s The Provoked Wife.

An expert in body image at the University of York comments on the pressures and anxiety that pregnant women and new mothers can experience, following the first interview with the Duchess of Sussex since giving birth.

A University of York academic has been awarded a Future Leader Fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to study the emotional history and ethics of face transplants.

A new study suggests that 6,000 years ago people across Europe shared a cultural tradition of using freshwater mussel shells to craft ornaments.

Researchers from York have been appointed to a new UK government programme examining some of the UK’s most pressing environmental issues to ensure that future policies are informed by the best possible research.

An expert in digital forensic science at the University of York, and one of the witnesses called to give evidence at the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, reacts to the latest report on reforms to forensic science provision.

Research at the University of York has shown that British Prime Minister, Theresa May, is the most evasive when responding to questions compared to the last four Conservative Prime Ministers.

Researchers have found that young children who are exposed to large amounts of adult speech tend to have better cognitive skills.

An expert in Spanish politics comments on the results of Spain’s election, where the country’s governing socialists have won, but fallen short of a majority.

The pay gap between male and female economists at UK universities has not fallen for 20 years, a new study has revealed.

Experts in archaeology, music, history, history of art, and medieval studies at the University of York give their reactions to the Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris.

An expert in film and television production at the University of York comments on Disney’s latest project announcements for its new Disney+ streaming service.

Researchers at the University of York have shown that costly external NHS hospital inspections are not associated with improvements in quality of care.

An expert in film and television production at the University of York comments on the latest announcement from Apple TV that Oprah Winfrey and the Duke of Sussex will be working together on a series about mental health.

A dedicated intervention to help people with severe mental illness stop smoking can double quit rates at six months compared to standard care, research by the University of York has revealed.

An expert in astrophysics at the University of York comments on the NASA mission to study the Sun using the Parker Solar Probe. The mission aims to make a close flyby of the Sun, attempting to go faster and closer than before.

Scientists at the University of York have mapped out how to protect over a third of the world’s oceans by 2030, in order to safeguard wildlife and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Researchers at the University of York have shown that regulations on smokeless tobacco are still lacking, despite 181 countries agreeing to a common approach to controlling the demand and supply.

A new rehabilitation programme which significantly improves the quality of life of patients with heart failure from the comfort of their own homes will be rolled out at four NHS centres across the UK.

The way Europe is depicted in some English textbooks for secondary schools could be helping to fuel negative attitudes towards the continent, a study has suggested.

An expert in 15th and 16th Century Italian art at the University of York comments on the nationwide exhibitions of Leonardo Da Vinci’s drawings to mark the world-famous artist’s death, 500 years ago.

An expert in mental health and addiction at the University of York comments on the Government’s move to make gabapentin and pregabalin a class C drug.

New research suggests a population of red squirrels on the Lancashire coast may have developed weaker bites after snacking on peanuts.

Art historians at the University of York have co-curated a major new exhibition and co-edited a book on how John Ruskin’s views on the natural world and environmental change were influenced by the celebrated artist JMW Turner.

A team of UK scientists, including researchers at the University of York, are researching how to apply drone technology to prevent the spread of a fungal disease which devastates coffee crops.

An expert in ecology, evolution and conservation at the University of York comments on a new government order that requires the extermination of sick or abandoned grey squirrels and muntjac deer in animal care and wildlife rescue centres.

Increased human activity around one of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems is “squeezing the wildlife in its core”, damaging habitation and disrupting the migration routes of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, an international study has concluded.

An art historian at the University of York comments on the launch of the ‘Ruskin, Turner, and the Storm Cloud’ exhibition at York Art Gallery, which marks 200 years since John Ruskin’s birth.

Researchers at the University of York have teamed up with colleagues at the University of Cambridge and BT to build a new high-speed link which will enable the development and testing of new quantum technologies.

An expert in film and television production at the University of York comments on Apple's announcement that it will launch a new video and news streaming service.

A new £5 million centre, involving researchers from the University of York, will explore how we can live differently in order to tackle climate change.

An expert in cyber security at the University of York comments on new research from the University of Toronto on the security issues around data sharing by mobile health apps.

Researchers have discovered what gives human sperm the strength to succeed in the race to fertilise the egg.

Director of the University of York's Astrocampus comments on the full moon as it coincides with the March Equinox.

Educational trials aimed at boosting academic achievement in schools are often uninformative, new research suggests.

Scientists have developed a new and faster test for identifying how single bacteria react to antibiotics, which could help in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

An expert in Marine Conservation at the University of York comments on the Chancellor's Spring Statement pledge to declare 445,000 square kilometres of ocean around Ascension Island as a Marine Protected Area.

An academic at the University of York is appealing for people to download a free app and take part in a series of games as part of a research project looking at memory and ageing.

A University of York expert comments on the recent news that the deadly tree fungus, ash dieback, is spreading more quickly than previously anticipated.

Researchers have discovered how a tiny molecule known as miR-132 acts as a “handbrake” on our immune system – helping us fight infection.

An expert in political change and social transformation in the Global South comments on the growing conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir.

Everyone dreams of having superhero powers. Well, scientists say it is now possible to believe, albeit fleetingly, that you have the powers of Mr Fantastic.

Boys from disadvantaged backgrounds benefit most from early schooling, helping to narrow the skills gap with boys from high socio-economic backgrounds, according to new research.

Analysis of previously unseen letters has shed new light on Charles Dickens’s troubled relationship with his wife Catherine – revealing at one point he attempted to have her committed to a mental asylum.

Superficial but deliberate changes in someone’s facial appearance – such as a new hairstyle or complexion - are surprisingly effective in identity deception, new research suggests.

An expert in British politics from the University of York comments on the news that seven MPs have resigned from the Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership.

Researchers at the University of York have created a new system for recycling single-use plastics used in some scientific experiments.

Theatre performances in zoos can be effective in increasing knowledge of important conservation messages, a study at the University of York has revealed.

Consuming more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental well-being, according to a new study.

The potential side-effects of health interventions were not fully reported in more than a third of published health study reviews, research at the University of York has shown.

The number of alcohol-related deaths has reached a new high, according to the latest figures from NHS Digital.

A new report has shown that sustainable housing developments should rely less on residents adapting their behaviour to achieve environmentally-friendly outcomes, and more on built-in home features.

E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective as nicotine replacement treatments, such as patches and gum, at helping smokers to quit, according to a new clinical trial.

Many patients with lymphoma take longer to be diagnosed than expected, with some thinking these delays could have been avoided, a new report from the University of York has found.

New research suggests presidential systems are worse for a country’s economy than parliamentary forms of government.

A new study has revealed first-time mothers who give birth via unplanned caesarean section are 15% more likely to experience postnatal depression.

People who are mentally ill are 2.4 times more likely than claimants with non-psychiatric conditions to lose their existing benefits following a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility assessment, research has found.

The University of York and Maastricht University have now concluded the details of an initial £3m investment deal to position their partnership as a strategic response to Brexit and deliver a suite of collaborative joint initiatives.

Switching off street lights in the middle of the night to save money and energy could have a positive knock-on effect on nocturnal pollinators, according to new research.

Host of the astronomy podcast Syzygy comments on what to expect from January's total lunar eclipse.

The United Republic of Tanzania has announced it will protect a globally unique forest ecosystem in East Africa, following research that demonstrated it is under threat from illegal activities including tree-cutting for charcoal and the poaching of elephants and other animals.

An expert in atmospheric chemistry from the University of York reacts to the Government’s new plans to tackle air pollution.

Body painting is considered by some to be the most ancient form of art. Its origins stem from tribal cultures, where its use was for ritual and ceremony. Today it is a familiar sight at carnivals and sporting events.

Precious blue pigment preserved in the dental plaque of an 11th-century woman has revealed the earliest evidence that medieval women may have been the artists behind some of Europe’s most richly illustrated books.