Human waste contaminating urban water leads to 'superbug' spread - study.

Delaying second Pfizer vaccines to 12 weeks significantly increases antibody responses in older people, finds study

Increased green space in prisons can reduce self-harm and violence - "The study is the first to attempt large-scale mapping of green space within prison environments and link it to well-being in a robust…

UK embraces hydrogen-fuelled future as transport hub and train announced

Brain waves can be used to predict future pain sensitivity: Rhythms produced by the brain can reliably be used to predict how sensitive we are to pain, new research shows

Many families must 'dance' their way to COVID-19 survival

COVID-19 patients who undergo surgery are at increased risk of postoperative death

A more balanced protein intake can reduce age-related muscle loss - Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age – but most people eat proteins fairly unevenly throughout the day, new research at the University of Birmingham has found.

Α probiotic drink could offer a new way to combat antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest medical challenges of our time

Link between inflammation and mental sluggishness shown in new study

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, storing up a potentially huge waste management problem for the future…

Donald Trump used Twitter effectively to promote his campaign, communicate policy goals and attack opponents as part of a systematic campaign ahead of the 2016 US Presidential elections, suggests a new study, which also allowed researchers to estimate when he decided to run for the Presidency.

It's never too late to start exercising, new study suggests

A simple tweak to the sleeping patterns of 'night owls' -- people with extreme late sleeping and waking habits -- could lead to significant improvements in sleep/wake timings, improved performance in the mornings, better eating habits and a decrease in depression and stress

Mothers’ breast milk can provide protection against infection that lasts for life

The human brain works backwards to retrieve memories

Plant scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham have unravelled a mechanism that enables flowering plants to sense and 'remember' changes in their environment.

In a study published today, a team of ten drought scientists argue that while many dams and reservoirs are built or expanded to alleviate droughts and water shortages, they can paradoxically contribute to make them worse.

New study links antibiotic resistance to common household disinfectant triclosan which is commonly found in domestic products, finds study by University of Birmingham published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

Astrophysicists from the University of Birmingham have captured the sounds of some of the oldest stars in our galaxy

Diabetes drug could be used to combat fatty liver disease: New research has shown that a drug, currently used in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, can be effective in clearing fatty liver disease from some patients