Category: Science

Ahead of Leigh Timmis' Guinness World Record attempt for the fastest cycle across mainland Europe, Dr Philip Clarke and Dr Mark Faghy provide insight into the strategies incorporated into an elite athlete's training programme.

Dr Polina Baranova at the University of Derby shares her tips for businesses to 'stay ahead of the curve' by being green and competitive. 

Adam Hill, Senior Lecturer in Audio Engineering, explains how his research can predict the health of coral reefs using underwater virtual bass algorithms.

Space is a complex term but what does it actually mean and why does it matter? David Crouch, Cultural Geography expert at the University of Derby, explores.

How do athletes keep their cool under extreme pressure? Dr Philip Clarke, Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby Online Learning, explores.

What is the science behind a white Christmas? Dr Richard Pope, Reader in Climate Change at the University of Derby explains all.

No doubt you know people who have a pile of them on their dinner plate, and other people who go ‘eeewwww’ at the mere thought of sprouts. But why is this? Dr Ian Turner, Head of Forensic Science, investigates.

A roundup of recent research news stories from the University of Derby, including computer algorithms, eDNA techniques and the role of emotional bias in law

Karim Vahed, Professor of Entomology at the University of Derby, discusses why the scaly cricket should have its DNA sequenced.