News News stories Getty Images 28 August 2024 Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet 91Ö±²¥ will co-lead a new £38 million centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins that could soon be a sustainable and nutritious part of our diets. 30 September 2024 Lone parents and people with long-term health conditions disproportionately vulnerable to food insecurity Lone parents and people with long term health conditions are more likely to be experiencing severe forms of food insecurity, according to a new study by the University of 91Ö±²¥. 25 September 2024 University of 91Ö±²¥ researcher recognised as world leader in nutrition A researcher at the University of 91Ö±²¥ has been named as one of the 2024 Goalkeepers Champions by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, for his incredible impact on nutrition. Photograph: Toby Evans 12 September 2024 Innovative exhibit about food insecurity showcased University of 91Ö±²¥ hydroponics system Researchers from the Institute for Sustainable Food demonstrated a bespoke hydroponic growth system as part of an interactive exhibit. The Journey of Life Lates event showcased research and innovations aimed to tackle malnutrition and hunger. Search Scientists turn damaging carbon dioxide into pellets to restore soils and increase crop yields Carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere could be used to restore degraded soils, save water and boost crop yields, according to new research. 5 July 2019 Typical summer BBQ releases more greenhouse gas emissions than 80-mile car journey A typical summer barbecue* for four people releases more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than an 80-mile car journey, according to a group of scientists studying the impact of food choices on the environment. 1 July 2019 Scientists develop climate-ready wheat that can survive drought conditions Scientists at our Institute for Sustainable Food have found that engineering bread wheat to have fewer pores on their leaves makes more efficient use of water, potentially helping farmers facing more frequent droughts. 1 July 2019 Scientists discover how plants breathe – and how humans shaped their 'lungs' Scientists have discovered how plants create networks of air channels – the lungs of the leaf – to transport carbon dioxide to their cells. 27 June 2019 Scientists call for sustainable sandwiches to be more nutritious After discovering more sustainable sandwiches contain fewer vital nutrients, scientists call on the catering industry to support a shift to sustainable diets by providing more nutritionally optimal plant-based options. 25 June 2019 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Current page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Next page Next › Last page Last »