Press releases

Scientists have for the first time filmed the real-time growth and contraction of Palladium nanoparticles, opening new avenues for utilising and recycling precious metal catalysts.

A new study has shown that almost all people claiming Universal Credit aren’t able to eat properly, with many never eating fruit or vegetables, and a significant proportion regularly not eating for whole days at a time, leading to deficiencies in vital nutrients.

Scientists have successfully mapped the genome sequence of Aegilops mutica, a wild relative of wheat, shedding light on its genetic diversity and potential use in breeding programmes.

A revolutionary immersive mixed reality experience called "Quantum Lens" that uses a state-of-the art Apple Vision Pro headset to overlay the abstract world of quantum physics has been launched to bring this phenomena to life in the gallery space.

A new study from the University of Nottingham has revealed that poor sleep quality may increase susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs, with depression likely playing a key role in this relationship.

Scientists have sent nanoemulsion formulations on a space flight to investigate whether chitosan – a material derived from shrimp and widely used to control the release of medications – performs well in controlling medicine delivery when exposed to zero gravity.

With more exhibitors and visitors than ever before, Science in the Park had a bumper weekend with visitors getting hands-on with a huge range of exciting activities, from scanning brains with the latest wearable technology to finding out about the origins of George the gorilla and building robots.

Researchers have created a novel machine learning method to analyse gravitational waves emitted from neutron star collisions almost instantaneously – even before the merger is fully observed.

Groundbreaking research that has led to the development of a wrist device to help control tics in people with Tourette syndrome is now being used to investigate whether it can help reduce tremor in people with Parkinson’s Disease.

A young scientist from the University of Nottingham has been named as a 2025 Laureate of the prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK.