Category: Science

A recent Sky News article carried the headline “UK carbon emissions ‘at lowest level since days of Jack the Ripper’”. It sounded like some rare good news in the world of climate change and carbon emissions, so Stuart Walker, a researcher at the University of Derby’s Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering, decided to investigate.  

Students Yvette and Molly are on a mission to help others adopt a better, plastic-free way of life. Here, they share their passion for helping to protect the environment and their top tips for reducing plastic waste.

Dana Abu Omar, PhD research student at the University of Derby, discusses the debate around the scientific value of dyslexia as a diagnosis.

For almost 20 years, Big Data, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been promoted as the way forward. But is the bubble about to burst for these technologies? According to Richard Self, Senior Lecturer in Analytics and Governance at the University of Derby, the answer is 'probably yes'.

Andrew Ramsey, Former Head of Discipline - Environmental Science at the University of Derby, discusses why biodiversity is of vital importance.

What's causing our climate to change and temperatures to rise? We look at University of Derby research investigating the causes and effects of climate change.

A major energy milestone was reached this month when the world's first grid-connected tidal power station supplied 'baseload' electricity to the UK grid. 

Dr Philip Clarke, Lecturer in Psychology at University of Derby Online Learning, discusses what England need to do to stay calm in the World Cup semi-final.

What is it like to work on a murder investigation? Tony Blockley and Sanita Nezirovic at the University of Derby, discuss.