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Stressed bees lack the buzz in life
Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, new research has revealed.
- Published: 9 October 2024
Circular economy spins up to save forest experiment
The future of the world’s largest forest CO2 enrichment experiment has been secured thanks to a partnership between the University and Midlands firm, RenEco Ltd
- Published: 4 October 2024
New staff in the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering welcomes the following new staff to School and University
- Published: 25 September 2024
Love is blind for male fruit flies who will choose sex over safety
Male fruit flies will become oblivious to physical danger as they become more engaged in courtship and sex.
- Published: 28 August 2024
Researchers uncover enzyme communication mechanism that could aid drug development
A mechanism that could help scientists harness enzymes for use in drug discovery has been discovered by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 19 June 2024
University of Birmingham contributes to new DEFRA report on nutrient management
Experts in nutrient management have recommended the government develop a national plan for monitoring and regulating nutrient and fertilizer use on farms.
- Published: 13 June 2024
Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory
A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade.
- Published: 25 April 2024
How the Birmingham Drug Discovery Hub created an investment-ready ‘drug library’
Set up to realise untapped potential in Birmingham’s drug discovery research, the Hub has attracted more than £4m on the back of just £0.2m investment
- Published: 18 April 2024