The Milky Way may have undergone some cosmic gymnastics during its history with a dramatic disc flip, according to new research from our astronomers.

Ever noticed how, in tense situations, people may use reassuring touches to try and calm things down? This could be an evolutionary social tool dating back millions of years.

Slavery did not end with abolitionism in the 19th century. Instead it was rebuilt, again and again, into new forms of unfree labour that still shape the world today

Our researchers are leading on international energy and climate research – from monitoring vulnerable ice sheets to shaping future energy policy.

Researchers at Durham University have collaborated with Google DeepMind on a new AI-powered research tool designed to analyse ancient Greek and Latin inscriptions.

A major new study will provide the first national picture of how often pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are referred for, and diagnosed with, mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress-related disorders.

Our physicists are part of one of the most ambitious studies of the Universe ever undertaken.

Bronze Age rock carvings suggest communities across Europe were far more connected than previously thought.

Our research is advancing understanding of the Arctic, and how we might better protect this crucial part of our planet.

For many women, childbirth is transformative. For Dr Erin Maglaque from our Department of History, it also sparked an exploration into how history has shaped understanding, expectation and perceptions of the female body.

Baby slings and carriers are popular among new parents, but is there enough trusted guidance available on how to use them safely? PhD student, Sophie Lovell-Kennedy, has delved into the evidence.

Dr Veronica Heney from our Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Sociology has been awarded a Wellcome Early Career Award to re-configure understandings of self-harm.