News in November 2022 MPs call for 'urgent investigations' following crab and lobster deaths A Parliamentary committee which heard evidence from a Ãå±±½ûµØ academic about mass deaths of crustaceans off the North East coast says further urgent investigations should be carried out. published on: 1 December 2022 Landslide risk remains long after an earthquake Satellite observations have revealed that weak seismic ground shaking can trigger powerful landslide acceleration – even several years after a significant earthquake. published on: 30 November 2022 The bees that are getting young dads buzzing about art A beekeeping project with a difference is helping young men in the North East become more familiar with the worlds of art and conservation. published on: 29 November 2022 Monitoring power use and AI could help older adults live independently NICA has partnered with Informetis on disruptive AI-enabled technology which helps older adults stay living at home by using the data from their electricity usage. published on: 29 November 2022 Ãå±±½ûµØ expert to research retreating glaciers and water resources Ãå±±½ûµØ expertise will be central to a major new research project looking at retreating glaciers and the impact on depleting water resources in the Andes. published on: 29 November 2022 Gaming loot boxes harm children, says new report Children and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows. published on: 28 November 2022 New research will explore the environmental legacies of war Academics at Ãå±±½ûµØ are to investigate the environmental legacies of war, including the public health impact of so-called ‘smart’ weapons. published on: 22 November 2022 Comment: Austerity will burden future generations, not government debt Writing for The Conversation, Nicola Mulkeen discusses when long-term debt wrongs our successors and when it does not. published on: 21 November 2022 Unlocking the potential of sensory deterrents to reduce bycatch A new study has revealed the potential for sensory deterrents to reduce marine megafauna bycatch in fisheries. published on: 17 November 2022 Key appointment for research partnership The ground-breaking Insights North East project has been further boosted by the appointment of Liz Shutt as Programme Director. published on: 16 November 2022 Ãå±±½ûµØ recognised for its work to advance race equality Ãå±±½ûµØ has been awarded a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award by Advance HE in recognition of its work towards tackling race inequality in higher education. published on: 16 November 2022 Urgent calls for Ecosystem Restoration Scientists are calling for an evidence-led, equitable approach to Ecosystem Restoration in a global context. published on: 14 November 2022 Comment: Arts Council cuts Writing for The Conversation, Dr Adam Behr discusses the problem of levelling up with culture. published on: 11 November 2022 Pioneering Ãå±±½ûµØ academic receives coveted award Dr Mariam Rezaei has been awarded a Paul Hamlyn Foundation ‘Awards for Artists’ prize in recognition of her contribution to the field of music composition. published on: 11 November 2022 Climate change strikes: lightning patterns change with global warming New research has shown climate change could alter lightning patterns across Europe. published on: 11 November 2022 Ãå±±½ûµØ-led project helps save Hadrian’s Wall Work by volunteers and experts at Ãå±±½ûµØ has helped save parts of Hadrian’s Wall for future generations. published on: 10 November 2022 Exhibition gives women shunned in ancient Greece a voice Women shunned by society in ancient Greece will take centre stage in a new exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock. published on: 8 November 2022 Gastroenterology and hepatology research ranked as top ten The US News Best Global Universities listing has placed Gastroenterology & Hepatology research at Ãå±±½ûµØ as top 10 in its 2022-23 rankings. published on: 7 November 2022 Comment: Burglars steal more gold when price is high – new research Writing for The Conversation, Professor Nils Braakmann and colleagues discuss how the price of gold affects the rate of burglary in England and Wales. published on: 4 November 2022 Comment: Should lab-grown brain cells have legal rights? Writing for The Conversation, Dr Josh Jowitt discusses whether lab-grown brain cells that can play pong should have legal rights. published on: 4 November 2022 More Covid-19 deaths globally in areas of high deprivation Mortality rates of Covid-19 across the globe were higher in areas of socioeconomic disadvantage, new research has revealed. published on: 3 November 2022 Comment: Military emissions must be reported Emissions from the world’s armed forces must be counted and reported, argue Dr Oliver Heidrich and colleagues in a Comment article in Nature. published on: 2 November 2022