Remains of the larva, about the size of a poppy seed, were unearthed in China with its internal organs almost intact.

Tiny worm fossil found almost perfectly preserved after half a billion years

The discovery by Newcastle University opens the door to more tailored treatment for people like the Binghams who can now start planning for the future.

Medical breakthrough gives family answer to unexplained kidney failure

The company behind the site say they want to attract regional talent.

Defence technology site to create 200 jobs in Newcastle 

Part of DESI’s survey validation included the “One-Percent Survey” visualised in this flythrough. Researchers took detailed images in 20 different directions on the sky, creating a 3D map of 700,000 objects and covering roughly 1% of the total volume DESI will study. With the instrument and survey plan successfully tested, the main DESI survey is now filling in the gaps between those observations. Credit: David Kirkby/DESI collaboration

The study, which used robotics to take thousands of pictures of the night sky, will further advance our understanding of the universe and the Milky Way.

Scientists observe two million distant galaxies to make 3-D map of the universe

Geomagnetic activity is expected to ease throughout Tuesday 28 February, but viewing the Aurora could still be possible in northern areas. 

Is tonight your last chance to see the Northern Lights in the UK? 

According to its creators, the discovery not only improves the texture and taste, but could also cut agricultural emissions around the world.

Scientists create UK's first lab-made steak 

Rosemary Coogan, 31, from Northern Ireland follows in the footsteps of fellow British astronauts Tim Peake and Helen Sharman.

Former Durham University student to become UK's third ever astronaut

Research by Durham University into what foetuses can taste in the womb 

Researchers at Durham University hope the findings will give us more clues about how human taste and smell receptors develop. 

Researchers find babies make 'cry' faces in the womb when mother eats kale

Sian Cleaver, 32, who grew up in Chelmsford, is helping in a new mission to land astronauts on the Moon.

Sian Cleaver graduated with a master's degree in physics and astronomy and helped build the European Service Model which powers the Orion capsule.

Durham University graduate plays key role in Artemis rocket reaching the moon

3D Bio-Tissues Limited, based in Newcastle, has announced it is using recently acquired funds to accelerate the development of lab-grown meat and leather.

Newcastle lab sets sights on growing UK's first 100% animal-free 'meat'

A solar flare and 'mass ejection' are expected to send the Aurora Borealis glittering in the night skies much farther south than usual.

Best UK areas to watch Northern Lights tonight after solar flares

The new method tests for a condition which is thought to increase a person's chances of developing cancer.

£2 million given to Newcastle scientists rolling out new cancer screening method

Northern Space and Security is set to install four cameras at the Kielder Observatory to monitor and track space debris and identify risks of collisions.

Cameras to be installed at Kielder Observatory to track Space Junk

Durham University is a key partner of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and helped design and build the new telescope instrument.

'It's incredible': Durham Uni helps create most detailed 3D map of Universe ever

The test identifies whether an early stage melanoma will progress - and how likely it is to return

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