Sea level rises from melting ice massively reduced by limiting global warming

Environment - May 7

Sea level rise caused by melting ice could be halved this century if the Paris Agreement target of limiting warming to 1.5°C is met. A new study, from an international research team including University of Leeds scientists, explored the land ice contribution to sea level in the 21st century arising from the world’s glaciers and the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets.

Life Sciences - May 7

Bacterial DNA can be read either forwards or backwards - new study

Bacteria contain symmetry in their DNA signals that enable them to be read either forwards or backwards, according to new findings at the University of Birmingham which challenge existing knowledge about gene transcription.

Life Sciences - May 6

Rooted tree key to understanding bacterial evolution

The findings, published in the journal Science today , demonstrate how integrating vertical descent and horizontal gene transfer can be used to infer the root of the bacterial tree and the nature of the last bacterial common ancestor.

Psychology - May 7

Supporting mums’ mental health strengthens ’protective’ playmate role with children

Helping parents with depression or anxiety could also improve their ability to engage in potentially 'protective' forms of play with their children that can reduce the risk of behavioural problems, new research suggests.

Computer Science - May 6