News in January 2020 Looking to the horizon with Future Homes A ground-breaking new vision for affordable homes to suit all generations is being put forward for Ãå±±½ûµØ Helix - a 24-acre vibrant innovation district in Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s city centre. published on: 31 January 2020 New insight into brain function Patterns of brain connectivity take us a step closer to understanding the key principles of cognition. published on: 30 January 2020 Benefits of conservation efforts may not yet be fully visible The time it takes for species to respond to conservation measures – known as an ‘ecological time lag’ – could be partly masking any real progress that is being made, experts have warned. published on: 27 January 2020 New light shed on damaging impact of infrared and visible rays on skin The damage visible and infrared light can do to our skin has been revealed for the first time in new research by scientists at Ãå±±½ûµØ. published on: 24 January 2020 Holding back the flood The UK’s largest testbed for sustainable drainage systems is providing a blueprint for how our cities should be designed in the future in order to reduce the risk of flooding. published on: 24 January 2020 Volunteers make progress in saving Hadrian’s Wall Archaeologists at Ãå±±½ûµØ are thanking community volunteers for their help in protecting, preserving and interpreting the remains of Hadrian's Wall. published on: 24 January 2020 Slug spotters needed for largest scale garden study in 70 years The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is recruiting citizen scientists for the largest scale research project focussed on slugs in our gardens for 70 years. published on: 23 January 2020 Copper Age Italy was home to complex networks of metal exchange Analysis reveals where prehistoric Italian communities got their copper, from Tuscany and beyond. published on: 22 January 2020 Doubts raised about effectiveness of HPV vaccines A new analysis of the clinical trials of HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer raises doubts about the vaccines’ effectiveness. published on: 22 January 2020 Comment: Can ecosystems recover from dramatic losses of biodiversity? Writing for The Conversation, Dr Darren Evans discusses whether burned ecosystems can recover from dramatic losses of biodiversity. published on: 20 January 2020 Life without diabetes – pioneering researcher’s new book One of the world’s leading experts who developed revolutionary science demonstrating that type 2 diabetes is a reversible condition has launched his new book. published on: 10 January 2020 Comment: Why cultural heritage should be protected during conflict Writing for The Conversation, Professor Peter Stone explains why destroying cultural heritage is an attack on humanity’s past and present. published on: 10 January 2020 Discovery of gene that modifies severity of inherited kidney disease Scientists have developed a way to understand complex genetic diseases and have identified a gene that modifies the severity of inherited kidney disease, paving the way for personalised treatments. published on: 9 January 2020 Medical students team up to support their local NHS emergency services Medical students are putting their skills to use early by volunteering their time for North East Ambulance Service to respond to patients dialling 999 in the Ãå±±½ûµØ area. published on: 8 January 2020 Roman graffiti shortlisted for prestigious award A project to record graffiti made by Roman soldiers before it is lost to the elements forever has been shortlisted for Rescue Project of the Year in the Current Archaeology awards. published on: 8 January 2020 Why the future of farming is female Professor Sally Shortall, Duke of Northumberland Chair of Rural Economy at Ãå±±½ûµØ, explains why women are key to the survival of the farming industry. published on: 7 January 2020 Regional conference to put child poverty back on political agenda More than 130 stakeholders from across the North East will come together on Friday 24 January at Ãå±±½ûµØâ€™s Great North Museum to discuss child poverty in the region and how to tackle it. published on: 23 December 2019 Strengthening the region's international proposition to investors Invest Ãå±±½ûµØ has gathered the region’s key players to discuss plans for MIPIM 2020, the world’s largest international property conference. published on: 23 December 2019