A wooden panel, found in Hexham Abbey after being lost for more than 30 years, could be the missing part in a series of medieval panel paintings – according to art conservators using state-of-the-art multispectral imaging technology.
Scientists from Northumbria University captured Neptune's auroras for the first time using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. This groundbreaking discovery, revealing unique auroral characteristics and significant atmospheric cooling, enhances understanding of Neptune's magnetic field and its interactions with solar particles.
Researchers have been awarded £1.6 million to develop a network which will support people living with dementia by connecting existing technology and services, as well as developing new innovations.
A team of researchers from Northumbria University are celebrating after one of their educational resources was named among the finalists of the prestigious Bett Awards, after making the shortlist in Early Years Product or Service category.
Northumbria University has announced a multi-million pound investment in its first university-wide high-performance computing facility which will give researchers access to state-of-the-art technology built to handle large scientific datasets at high speeds.
The North East space sector has received a 2.5 million investment from EPSRC, establishing the North East Space Communications Accelerator (NESCA) to enhance research, innovation, and skills in space technology, aiming to create jobs and stimulate economic growth over four years.
Ground Penetrating Radar software developed by academics at the universities of Northumbria, Edinburgh and Aberdeen has been chosen by technology giant, Google, to be part of its prestigious Summer of Code mentor scheme for the fourth time.
Northumbria University has been recognised as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research for the second time, joining a select group of 21 universities in the UK. The university's research spans technical and human-centered aspects of cyber security, addressing virtual and physical risks in connected smart cities.
Professor Tom Stallard, a Planetary Astronomer from Northumbria University, has been granted access to the James Webb Space Telescope to study and capture images of the auroras on gas giants Saturn and Uranus. This unique opportunity will provide unprecedented insight into these spectacular light shows and planetary atmospheres.
A new study involving Northumbria University has revealed scans of 390 babies show distinct patterns between term and preterm babies in the dynamic (moment-to-moment) connectivity of brain networks.
Northumbria University is hosting the Digital Civics Exchange, a series of events focusing on the role of people in artificial intelligence and digital technology. The event will also mark the launch of Northumbria University's 9 million AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Citizen-Centred AI.
It’s the strongest material on Earth and has the potential to transform the performance and sustainability of everything from the cars we drive to the way we clean our drinking water.
Satellite technology developed by Northumbria University scientists has been adapted for a new, European Space Agency (ESA) funded mission, which will see a “swarm” of satellites sent into space to address the growing threat of space debris.
In an article written for The Conversation, Kimberley Hardcastle, Assistant Professor for Northumbria University’s Marketing department discusses the history of AI technology and explains how the rapid development may lead to bigger issues if handled incorrectly.
A Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence graduate at Northumbria University, was selected as a finalist and received a commendation at the Digital Technology Leaders Awards.
A scientist from Northumbria University has been awarded almost half a million pounds to develop a new technology which could transform deep-space communication, radio astronomy, medical imaging and airport security scanning.
An academic team from Northumbria University has obtained a grant of £40,000 to establish a pioneering immersive wellbeing environment for students – an initiative with potential for nationwide roll-out.
New research involving a Northumbria University Professor has developed a wearable sensor capable of wirelessly transmitting information via acoustic waves through air and water.
Recommendations by academics from Northumbria University have been included in a new report by the British Academy, exploring how to tackle the rise of digital poverty.
The difficulty working with darker skin tones reflects the experiences of people of colour who try to use facial recognition technology. In recent years, researchers have demonstrated the unfairness in facial recognition systems, finding that the software and algorithms developed by big technology companies are more accurate at recognising lighter skin tones than darker ones.