Durham University

Earth & Environment

How Rivers That Vanished 34 Million Years Ago Still Rule the Antarctic Ice Sheet

Buried beneath a 3,500 kilometer stretch of East Antarctic ice sheet lies a hidden landscape that once hosted flowing rivers.

Jul 11, 2025

Earth & Environment

Paris Climate Goal of 1.5°C Still Too Warm to Save Polar Ice Sheets

The celebrated 1.5°C temperature target of the Paris Climate Agreement may not be strict enough to prevent catastrophic melting of Earth's polar ice sheets, according to new research.

May 20, 2025

Health

New Blood Test Could Predict Neurodegenerative Risk in Retired Rugby Players

Retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions during their careers may be at higher risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases like motor neurone disease (MND) and Alzheimer's, according to a groundbreaking new study.

Jul 17, 2024

Earth & Environment

For many urban residents, it’s even hotter than their weather app says

There’s a strong chance that last week’s scorching temperatures were even hotter than reported for those living in underserved urban areas.

Jun 26, 2024

Brain & Behavior

Bonobos console each other when one makes “baby-like” signals to express emotional distress

Psychologists from Durham University, UK have found in their study that bonobos produce a variety of signals including “baby-like” signals to strategically display distress when they are attacked by other bonobos.

Aug 5, 2022