Press releases

The popular Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity (FOSAC) is taking its packed programme of events online this year, with fun and interactive activities for the whole family.

Researchers have given new insights into why people would choose to donate Covid-19 plasma after recovering from the virus, which will be used to support the recruitment of convalescent plasma donors to help treat current Covid-19 patients and support ongoing trials.

Scientists have revealed new insights into the behaviour of black holes with research that demonstrates how a phenomenon called backreaction can be simulated.

Critically endangered eels in the Thames will benefit from new research that sheds light on how the creatures navigate the waters to swim up the river’s estuary.

Physicists have discovered a potentially game changing feature of quantum bit behaviour which would allow scientists to simulate complex quantum systems without the need for enormous computing power.

Chlorinated solvents that are used in everything from cleaning agents to anaesthetic could often be replaced by greener, less toxic alternatives according to a new review.

New research has shown that people are more likely to follow Covid-19 restrictions based on what their friends do, rather than their own principles.

A free resource has been launched to help parents bring stories to life and engage children in a creative and fun way during lockdown.

Scientists have discovered a signal that causes roots to stop growing in hard soils which can be ‘switched off’ to allow them to punch through compacted soil - a discovery that could help plants to grow in even the most damaged soils.

A new large-scale study has shown how people across the globe, regardless of race or culture make similar judgements about people based on just looking at their face.