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Spacecraft regularly burn up in the atmosphere - is this causing harm?
Physics fellow Dr Fionagh Thomson will explore the potential risks of decommissioning satellites in the atmosphere in a project funded by the UK Space Agency.
Spotlight on: Professor Philip Goff – challenging the foundations of science through philosophy
Our ‘Spotlight On’ series highlights some of our pioneering researchers who are leading transformative work. Professor Philip Goff from our Department of Philosophy is challenging the long-held quantitative focus of physical science through his work on consciousness.
Babies respond positively to smell of foods experienced in the womb
Babies show positive responses to the smell of foods they were exposed to in the womb after they are born.
Durham’s strengths in space and quantum research focus of German Ambassador’s visit
Our strengths in space and quantum research were the main focus of a visit to Durham University by the German Ambassador to the UK.
The Greenland ice sheet is falling apart – new study
Tom Chudley, a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in our Department of Geography, shares new research showing how quickly the Greenland ice sheet is melting.
Reimagining the imagination at the world’s largest literary festival
Researchers from our Institute for Medical Humanities have taken our innovative ReaderBank project to the Jaipur Literature Festival in Rajasthan, India.
Professor Clare McGlynn helps change law on sexually explicit deepfakes
Creating a sexually explicit deepfake is set to become a criminal offence in the UK, thanks in part to the work of a leading Durham law professor.
The future of gestation
Dr Elizabeth Chloe Romanis, from Durham Law School, explores the future of gestation and its legal and ethical implications as part of a recently published book, Biotechnology, Gestation and the Law.
Cracks in Greenland Ice Sheet growing more rapidly
The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking open more rapidly as it responds to climate change.
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Spotlight on: Professor Edith Hall – leading the campaign for Classics education for all
Our ‘Spotlight on’ series showcases the world-leading work of our academics. Professor Edith Hall is passionate about the lessons we can learn from ancient civilisations and is leading a campaign to put Classics education back on the UK curriculum.
National Astronomy Week: explore our world-leading research
During UK National Astronomy Week, 1-9 February, we’re taking a look at just some of the incredible work our researchers are doing in the fields of astronomy, cosmology and advanced instrumentation.
Grant award enables Durham physicists to lead international quantum projects
Dr Alexander Guttridge and Dr Andrew Reeves from our Department of Physics will work closely with researchers in Canada on two projects related to quantum technology, thanks to new funding.
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