Research led by a University of York scientist is the inspiration behind a new online children’s story.

Scientists at the University of York are to study the effects that chemical pollutants from coastal landfill waste may be having on UK seabirds’ health, reproduction and survival.

Researchers at the University of York are calling for more reliable methods for predicting which patients are at high risk of relapsing into depression following a period of recovery.

The University of York has been awarded almost £6m to lead an innovative study which aims to create both healthier future generations and a healthier planet.

Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.

Less traffic on the roads during the first lockdown led to a reduction in air pollution but may have caused potentially damaging surface ozone levels to rise, a new study has revealed.

Researchers at the University of York are examining the effects of digital concerts on music audiences following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

An MA student from the University of York has discovered the earliest known Church of England anthem composed by a woman.

Paediatric cancer patients who test positive for Covid-19 do not appear to be at any increased risk of severe Covid-19 infection compared with healthy children, a new study shows.

No country will be untouched from the health impacts of climate change, a major new report involving a University of York academic reveals.

Researchers at the University of York have provided new insights into the ways UK family businesses work to support their communities.

Researchers at the University of York have created a new modified wheat variety that increases grain production by up to 12 per cent.

Researchers at the University of York have contributed to a BBC short film, reflecting on how social restrictions imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic have affected people’s experiences of grief.

The families of veterans with substance use problems struggle with high levels of isolation and loneliness and experience extreme distress and despair, a new report has revealed.

A new study has found 95.5 per cent of current entries in the world’s largest novel coronavirus genome database do not contain relevant patient information — a critical piece of the puzzle to understand how the virus is evolving

Researchers at the University of York are working with the Royal College of Art in a new £5.4 million project to lessen the environmental impact of the textile industry in the UK.

Babies and toddlers who miss out on high quality early talk and communication at home are not necessarily left at a permanent disadvantage, a new study suggests.

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on the North of England – leading to more deaths and greater social and economic hardship than any other region in England, according to a new report.

The University of York and its partners have secured a new £3.5m Centre for Doctoral Training with funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to research chemicals in the environment.

Researchers from the Universities of York and Melbourne have shed new light on how viruses like hepatitis B, dengue and SARS-CoV-2 hijack a cell paving the way for potential anti-viral drugs to stop the virus in its tracks.

A team of scientists - including an academic from the University of York - has been awarded more than £8m (9.1m euros) for a major research programme into how enzymes work on complex sugars.

Metal pollution from historic mining appears to be weakening scallop shells and threatening marine ecosystems in an area off the coast of the Isle of Man, a major new study suggests.

Scientists at the University of York are developing a low cost, environmentally friendly method of processing sugar beet without the need for major industrial processing plants.

Bronze Age populations living on the land mass which is now the Isles of Scilly flourished despite losing land to sea-level rise, a new study suggests.

Researchers have used new techniques to make films more accessible to visually impaired audiences.

The benefits system is unable to meet the rising costs incurred by families as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, new research says.

Lack of sleep significantly impairs our ability to stop unwanted and unpleasant thoughts from entering our mind, a new study reveals.

Advertising on TV and online, being offered free tobacco products and exposure to smoking in public places are the biggest drivers of tobacco use among teens in South Asia, a new study suggests.

The impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on people with severe mental health illnesses is now being studied by researchers at the University of York in partnership with mental health provider, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

Vaccines currently being developed for Covid-19 should not be affected by recent mutations in the virus, according to a new study involving a University of York virologist.

Designing solar panels in checkerboard lines increases their ability to absorb light by 125 per cent, a new study says.

A new study, published by the European Forest Institute, calls for collective action to put nature at the heart of the economy and set the world on a sustainable path.

The success of measures aimed at reducing the impact of climate change depend greatly on place, time and social contexts, according to a new policy briefing involving a University of York academic.

Some of Europe’s native butterflies may have to be moved to colder climes if they are to survive global warming, a new study suggests.

Sharing a home with a pet appeared to act as a buffer against psychological stress during lockdown, a new survey shows.

A book of poetry capturing the mood and emotions of people caught up in the Coronavirus pandemic has been published thanks to a University of York professor.

The alcohol industry is increasingly funding academic research into the impacts of alcohol consumption – with some studies making claims about the health benefits of alcohol, new research suggests.

A 10-year plan to transform the region into the UK hub for green innovation and enterprise has been launched by the University of York and a consortium of partners.

Organisations could improve the transparency and accountability of COVID-19 policy making processes by learning from safety-critical industries like aviation, a new paper shows.

Environmental writer and activist Naomi Klein will launch this year’s York Ideas autumn events series at the University of York.

A drug used to treat cirrhosis of the liver may be an effective treatment for a form of Dementia and motorneuron disease, scientists have discovered.

E-scooters will be available for use from the University of York as part of a pilot programme offering commuters a sustainable alternative to public transport during the pandemic.

A University of York student has secured financial backing for his mobile payment platform.

UK Scientists are launching a major new project to answer key questions on how the immune system interacts with COVID-19, in order to develop better treatments, diagnostics and vaccines.

The results of a major archaeological dig – which included the discovery of a 2,500-year-old brain - on what is now the University of York’s Campus East have been published.

Criminal landlords are subjecting tenants to financial exploitation, illegal eviction and violence, a major new report on the UK’s private rented sector reveals.

Big mammals such as elephants, rhinos and primates are at highest risk of extinction in the national parks and nature reserves of the world’s poorest countries, a new global review has found.

Prehistoric people in the British Isles were creating artistic designs on rock as early as 15,000 years ago, a study has discovered.

The number of deaths globally due to smokeless tobacco has gone up by a third in 7 years to an estimated 350,000 people, a new study suggests.

A post-lockdown economic recovery plan that incorporates and emphasises climate-friendly choices could help significantly in the battle against global warming, according to a new study.

Researchers have discovered why the tropics and a handful of other areas across the globe have become the most biodiverse places on the planet.

The majority of children in England are very happy with their lives, but a significant number are living in poverty and deeply unhappy, a major survey reveals

Sharks are virtually absent from many of the world's coral reefs, according to a major new study involving the University of York.

Scientists have discovered a unique enzyme responsible for the pungent characteristic smell we call body odour or BO.

A loan scheme has enabled more graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress onto studying for a masters, a major new study has found.

University of York historians join academics in calling for a review of “misleading and false” official handbook.

Scientists have shed light on how immune cells navigate to the lymph nodes, where they help to fight off harmful bacteria and viruses.

Some hospital staff lack the knowledge to meet the religious and cultural needs of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) inpatients on mental health wards, a new study shows.

Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds are more likely than their peers to need higher predicted grades to secure a place at one of the UK’s top law schools, a study has revealed.

A range of video game practices have potentially dangerous links to problem gambling, a study has revealed.

A new national project examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on low income families has been launched.

UN climate targets outlined in the Paris Agreement to keep global heating below two degrees Celsius make economic sense, a new study reveals.

Scientists say they are a step closer to developing a drug to kill the trypanosome parasite that causes human African trypanosomiasis, otherwise known as sleeping sickness, paving the way for a potential cure.

Air pollution is lower than expected in some of the UK’s towns and cities, despite a return to almost normal traffic levels, new research shows.

A University of York student has developed a website which gives travellers up to date global information on COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.

A PhD student has produced the first digital reconstruction of the skull of a gigantic dormouse, which roamed the island of Sicily around two million years ago.

Researchers have used new evidence to create a reconstruction of the medieval shrine of Saint Thomas Becket, which was destroyed during the reformation.

The University of York has announced it will boost its financial support for care experienced and estranged graduates this year, in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Archaeologists have discovered hundreds of ancient Aboriginal artefacts off the coast of Western Australia.

The lockdown led to a significant drop in some pollutants in the UK’s towns and cities, mainly as a result of less traffic, a new report reveals.

Radical changes to Universal Credit are needed now more than ever to help families facing further hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.

More than one in seven people taking statins - prescribed to lower cholesterol levels - believed that meant they could still eat unhealthy foods, a new study shows.

Privately educated students are more likely to experience bullying, start drinking earlier and take more risks than their state school counterparts, a new study has found.

The UK’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions could reduce air pollution in nearly every sector, from agriculture and land use to energy production, according to a new report.

Three scientists from the University of York’s Department of Chemistry have received prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) awards.

Conservation management around the margins of agriculture fail to protect butterfly species at greatest risk from the intensification of farming, a new study says.

Forest conservation areas in oil palm plantations play a vital role in storing carbon and boosting rainforest biodiversity, a new study on palm oil agriculture in Borneo has revealed.

Exclusions are often an ineffective deterrent to bad behaviour in the classroom and can exacerbate feelings of rejection and isolation, researchers argue.

A lack of palliative care provision for people with motor neurone disease (MND) following diagnosis can cause emotional distress and, in extreme cases, lead to people experiencing suicidal thoughts, new research shows.

New insights into the domestic life of philanthropist, Joseph Rowntree and his family, have been revealed in letters written by the women closest to him.

Prehistoric pioneers could have relied on shellfish to sustain them as they followed migratory routes out of Africa during times of drought, a new study suggests.

While the first half of the twentieth century marked a period of extraordinary violence, the world has become more peaceful in the past 30 years, a new statistical analysis of the global death toll from war suggests.

The University of York and its partners are using quantum physics to improve the security of systems used to generate random numbers.

A new treatment plan is allowing more young cancer patients to recover from mild infections at home – helping to ease pressure on the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digging ponds in the countryside can deliver unprecedented gains for nature, according to a study involving the University of York.

Researchers are using laser-light technology to develop handheld biosensors with the potential to deliver fast, real-time blood test results for patients including those suffering from COVID-19 with secondary infections such as pneumonia.

You emerge from the supermarket, struggling under the weight of the extra wine and chocolate biscuits you’ve bought to get through lockdown, and then… you draw a total blank… where did you park the car?

A University of York academic has been chosen to translate J.K. Rowling's new children's novel into French.

Helping people who use mental health services to quit smoking is a good investment for the NHS and could save money in the longer term, a new study shows.

One in seven secondary school pupils are suffering from significant mental health problems, a major new study reveals.

The UK has been left “dangerously dependent” on just two EU countries for its fresh vegetable imports, a new study on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the UK food system has revealed.

The usefulness of Ofsted ratings as guides for parents and students in choosing a secondary school has been called into question by the findings of a new study.

An environmental scientist from the University of York has won an award for her research into the protection and sustainable use of African rainforests.

Residents in York are being encouraged to take part in a charity walk to help raise money to promote good mental health across the community.

Chimpanzee lip-smacks exhibit a speech-like rhythm, confirming that human speech has ancient roots within primate communication, according to a new study.

The University of York has been awarded £3m to develop a treatment for people suffering from diabetes and depression in South Asia.

Tropical forests can continue to store large amounts of carbon in a warmer world – only if countries limit greenhouse gas emissions, new research suggests.

Researchers are to trial an intervention aimed at preventing and mitigating the onset of depression and loneliness among the most vulnerable in society as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Retrofitting thousands of VW diesel engines with new software reduced harmful emissions by a third, new research has shown.

Scientists have discovered that the house mouse invaded European homes 2,500 years earlier than previously thought.

Yorkshire folk are being called on to take part in a research project investigating the ability of people to identify their own accent.

Scientists have discovered how catmint gained its ability to send felines into a state of frenzy.

Human self-control evolved in our early ancestors, becoming particularly evident around 500,000 years ago when they developed the skills to make sophisticated tools, a new study suggests.

NHS staff are being offered free training to deliver a home-based cardiac rehabilitation programme to patients affected by restricted access to services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A University of York scientist working to preserve forests has warned that vines that once protected vegetation from fire may now be drying into fuel.

Researchers at the University of York have synthesised compounds that can bind to one of the key proteins in the COVID-19 virus. The discovery could pave the way for new drug treatments to fight the virus.

Nearly half the people (48 per cent) questioned in a survey about the lockdown said that they will find it harder to follow the rules the longer it continues and almost a third of people admitted to breaking or ‘bending’ the rules.

Researchers from the University of York have recreated how toxins from smoking cause unique patterns of DNA damage. The discovery could help scientists better understand the cause of bladder cancer and the link to smoking.

A study has tracked the shift from hunter-gatherer lifestyles to early farming that occurred in prehistoric Europe over a period of around 1,500 years.

Academics from the University of York are using their research to help people stay fit and healthy during the COVID-19 lockdown.

York’s air quality has improved significantly during the coronavirus lockdown, according to research by a University of York academic.

A University of York researcher has been awarded a Future Leaders Fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to investigate how algae converts carbon dioxide into organic molecules during photosynthesis.

Academics at the University of York are to examine the legal and societal impact of Covid-19 in two separate studies announced today.

A new study shows that the number of children in England with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions has continued to rise over the last 17 years.

Hunter-gatherer groups living in the Baltic between seven and six thousand years ago had culturally distinct cuisines, analysis of ancient pottery fragments has revealed.

A team from the University of York have produced a protein which stores and protects the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, paving the way to possible antiviral therapies.

A University of York virologist is helping to analyse the genetic codes – or the blueprint – of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

A 22-year-old final year nursing student at the University of York has volunteered to work on a COVID-19 hospital ward.

A University of York academic is leading a national scientific advisory group calling for scientists and researchers to share their data on air pollution during the Coronavirus pandemic.

Two York-based academics are the team behind the UK’s entry in an artificial intelligence (AI) version of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Food banks will struggle to cope during the Covid-19 pandemic and vulnerable households should be given cash grants to buy food instead, a group of leading academics have suggested.

Technicians from the University of York are producing personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers as part of the national response to Covid-19.

A York virologist has established an animal model that is being used as one of the three preclinical models for COVID-19 vaccines and therapies.

Depleted marine life across the world’s oceans could recover to healthy levels by 2050 if urgent action is taken, an international study suggests.

Genetic information from an 800,000-year-old human fossil tooth has been retrieved for the first time.

Growing consumption of fossil fuels over four decades has made countries around the world richer, but has not played a significant role in increasing people’s life expectancy, new research suggests.

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) new ethical guidelines for research on COVID-19 have been developed using a report co-authored by an expert from the University of York.

Low-income families should receive extra financial support as part of the Government’s response to COVID-19, a new report by University of York researchers suggests.

Local community involvement is vital in efforts to raise water levels to help restore Indonesia’s tropical peatlands, a new study has found.

Air pollution levels in some cities in the UK have dropped to levels lower than the average of the previous five years as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts travel and work, new research shows.

An international team of researchers, including academics from the University of York, are working to help identify priority forest areas for protection on Borneo.

Young children go on to achieve more academic success when their verbal skills are enhanced, a new study suggests.

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are crucial to help manage many of the main threats facing life in the high seas, a new study suggests.

Some commercial password managers may be vulnerable to cyber-attack by fake apps, new research suggests.

Fear is a major factor behind people’s reluctance to take part in clinical research, such as trials to test new medicines and treatments, a global review has found.

Employees from regional and national industries could study for PhDs under a new £1m pilot scheme to be introduced at the University of York in the area of circular, sustainable manufacturing.

Local communities in the Congo rainforest have been working with researchers from the University of York in a bid to balance the bushmeat trade with conservation.

The ability of the world’s tropical forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing, according to a study published in Nature.

Scientists have identified a sub-atomic particle that could have formed the “dark matter” in the Universe during the Big Bang.

Scientists have identified proteins from horse milk in the teeth of people who lived in the grasslands of Mongolia more than 3,000 years ago.

Sea levels along a stretch of the Atlantic coast of North America in the 18th Century were rising almost as fast as in the 20th Century, a new study has revealed.

Detention under the Mental Health Act has become an overused last resort, according to a survey of mental health professionals.

People often resort to using hate speech when searching about terrorism on a community social media platform, a study has found.

There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries, according to a report which involved a University of York academic.

The pioneering work of the University of York’s Structural Biology Laboratory in the Department of Chemistry has received royal recognition at a prestigious ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

A project using waste from pea processing to clean water is one of seven projects which have just received funding from the THYME project to boost the region’s bioeconomy

Marine life has returned at dramatic levels to an area of water off the west coast of Scotland where fishing has been prohibited, a new study from the University of York shows.

Anxiety affects one in five patients around the world after a stroke, a major new review suggests.

Regular involvement of a GP in the care of children and young people with life-limiting conditions can reduce hospital admissions, a new study has found.

A study by scientists at the University of York casts new light on the role of chemistry in the evolution of life.

New research has deciphered how rogue communications in blood stem cells can cause Leukaemia.

A new study shows that ancient Siberian hunters created heat resistant pots so that they could cook hot meals - surviving the harshest seasons of the ice age by extracting nutritious bone grease and marrow from meat.

Staff, students and members of the public are coming together at the University of York to boost the representation of Yorkshire’s women scientists and innovators on Wikipedia.

A York academic is leading preclinical research to help to determine the characteristics of coronavirus and to test new potential vaccines.

The missing chapter of York’s confectionery story has come to light following a donation of records from sweet-maker MA Craven and Son.

An academic from the University of York claims that some marijuana companies are using underhand marketing techniques to mislead consumers about their products’ medicinal benefits.

Fundraisers across Yorkshire have been honoured by the University of York who welcomed York Against Cancer into its College of Benefactors.

Experts are calling for urgent action to ensure research undertaken in global health emergencies is carried out ethically.

The sound of a mummified priest has been heard for the first time in 3,000 years, thanks to ingenious research by a team of academics.

Some victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in AD 79 had a slower death than previously believed, new research shows.

A University of York academic has co-authored a major report which advocates creating business models that are focused on benefiting society and the planet.

A new pooch podcast based on University research has been launched in a bid to help lonely dogs relax.

A scientist from the University of York has been recognised by the prestigious Blavatnik Family Foundation and New York Academy of Sciences for her pioneering work in fossil dating.

Mathematicians have used a statistical technique to interrogate some of the big “what if” questions in the Second World War battle for Britain’s skies.

A mystery condition that can leave sufferers with unexplained paralysis is being investigated in an innovative new study led by the University of York.

Former smokers with mental health conditions have shared their inspiring journeys on how they conquered their addiction in a series of powerful short films.