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Widely associated with bats and dolphins, echolocation can actually be learnt by humans...

Today plastic pollution in the world's oceans is a widely recognised issue, yet back in 1971 marine biologist Edward Carpenter was unable to get the scientific community to take head of his findings...

Noun: 'bird-brain' - a silly or stupid person. Bird brain has been used as an insult since at least 1910, but due to recent findings – bird brain is more likely a compliment. Recent studies hav...

Increasing transport costs are just another financial burden placed on students ...

Over three years ago, the UK left the European Union, and to say the road has been smooth sailing would be a grave insult to all that we have lived through. Of course, the Covid-19 pandemic and subseq...

Academic conferences are a great way for your voice to be heard. Showcasing your research is not only a valuable piece of experience to list on your CV, but a chance to make your first real mark in yo...

Teddi Shaw from Northumberland becomes the first child to receive a new gene treatment for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)...

Warning issued regarding dangerous ketamine. ...

Bristol Students' Union has sanctioned their Feminist Society and its President for excluding trans women...

Are you burnt-out and still attempting to recover from the January assessment period? Here's what can help...

After the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Turkish charities across Newcastle have come together to help...

Pro tip: make sure you check your submissions on canvas...

The iconic North East monument celebrates its 25th birthday...

Sober clubbing has been becoming more popular in recent months. Is this an going to be a continuingn trend? ...

When AI excels do humans come under threat? A writer explores the risk AI poses to jobs in the creative industry ...

In November 2020 Project Genesis Ltd. submitted a proposal to Durham County Council to build an energy from waste facility on Hownsgill Industrial Estate in Consett, County Durham, the very site of wh...

A Writer shares their thoughts on the infamous term Quantum...

One of our writers explores the role of and questions the danger of social media algorithms...