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The UK’s first Institute of Carbonomics - a groundbreaking research institute dedicated to reshaping how businesses reduce emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy has officially launched.

A new report has revealed the powerful impact of immersive nature experiences on the wellbeing and environmental awareness of young people, particularly those from disadvantaged groups.

An innovative project exploring the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the rail freight industry.

Researchers have created a new scale designed to capture and measure the concept of self-criticism in children, as mental health concerns rise across the world.

A ground-breaking research project looking to find a treatment for symptoms of long Covid is underway, as the nation marks five years since the start of the pandemic.

The live event industry is set to transform with the launch of the HELA (Healthy Ears, Limited Annoyance) Certification, the world's first initiative aimed at promoting best practices for responsible sound management at live events. 

A team of marine biologists at the University of Derby are pioneering groundbreaking research into seagrass restoration, one of the world's most important yet rapidly declining marine habitats.

An innovative, three-year project aimed at revolutionising the railway industry using artificial intelligence has been launched by the University of Derby and Sperry Rail.

Marvin Cooke, Professor of Enterprise (Professional Practice) at the University of Derby, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in HM The King’s New Year Honours List for 2025.

Scientists have discovered similarities between the present-day separation of tectonic plates in Africa and the ongoing formation of Iceland, in what in what is believed to be a world-first.