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Partnership to help predict and prepare for extreme weather impacts

Newcastle University is leading a new research partnership in Scotland that aims to transform how we predict and prepare for extreme weather.

Research shows the influence of sponges on life inside coral reefs

New studies are helping reveal how sponges shape the lives of tiny coral reef fish.

Direct observation of a submarine landslide reveals seafloor processes

An international research team has recorded the first ever direct observations of submarine landslides.

Revealing our largest and sharpest ever views of the Universe

Newcastle research is helping unlock the secrets of the Universe as the Euclid space telescope reveals the sharpest images of the cosmos yet.

Clownfish put anemone home before social group when bleaching strikes

Marine heatwaves and anemone bleaching are altering clownfish behaviour, making clownfish more defensive of their host and more aggressive towards one another, new research reveals.

University partners with industry on biofilm innovation projects

Newcastle University has secured funding for two collaborative research projects through the National Biofilms Innovation Centre’s (NBIC) Industrial Challenge Response Fund (ICRF).

Climate expert warns UK must prepare for increasingly extreme weather

Newcastle University climate expert warns UK faces increasingly extreme weather due to fossil fuel burning, as public calls for urgent action.

New framework helps turn biodiversity goals into measurable action

New method developed by Newcastle University and IUCN translates global biodiversity targets into practical local action.

Newcastle University research supports BBC’s Blue Planet III

Research by Newcastle experts has been featured in Blue Planet III, the highly anticipated return of BBC Studios Natural History Unit's landmark ocean series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.

How universities can help deliver global biodiversity goals

New research highlights the importance of universities in turning global biodiversity commitments into action.

Accelerating the development of sustainable surface technologies

A new UK network led by Newcastle and Northumbria universities, in partnership with Sunderland Software City, will help develop sustainable coatings and accelerate industrial innovation.

Online Safety Act drives VPN interest and raises privacy concerns

People’s online behaviour has changed in response to legislation to prevent children from viewing harmful content – raising possible privacy and security risks, research suggests.

Stratospheric winds can warn of extreme energy demand in Europe

A breakdown of normal polar winds in winter raises the chance of extreme cold and a resulting spike in energy demand in Europe, new research shows.

AMAST network moves from listening to action on farm antimicrobial use

Newcastle University researchers are helping turn the UK’s priorities on antimicrobial resistance in agriculture into practical action.

Newcastle to support higher education and clean energy skills in Blyth

Newcastle University is helping bring higher education, research and innovation to the heart of Blyth as work begins on the £25m Energy Central Institute (ECI).

How cities and extreme rainfall shape each other

An international team of scientists have introduced a new framework for understanding extreme rainfall in cities.

Exciting new programme of Newcastle University public events launched

The new season of Newcastle University talks, concerts and events is getting underway.

Comment: Can you lend me a hand?

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Alessia Noccaro discusses how researchers are developing wearable robotic limbs.