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- A new class of fungi named after the King of SwedenDepartment of Ecology and Genetics
Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered a completely new fungal species, which they chose to name after the King of Sweden. The species has been given the Latin name Semicentenialea rex , …
- Unknown bacteria – an important part of biodiversityUppsala University
They’re small but extremely numerous and have a big impact on our ecosystems. But there is still a lot we don’t know about bacteria and how they function, says Eva Lindström, professor at the …
- Vice-Chancellor again tops ranking of leading materials researchersUppsala University
On 6 May 2026, Research.com published the fifth edition of its annual global ranking of best materials science scientists. The Vice-Chancellor of Uppsala University, Anders Hagfeldt, once again tops …
- Uppsala limnologist author of a book about lakes and water coursesUppsala University
At the end of April, Lars Tranvik, Professor of Limnology at the Department of Ecology and Genetics, will publish his first popular science book , Sjörapporter - Om inlandsvattnen i människans …
- New rare bird species discovered in JapanUppsala University
A previously unknown species of leaf warbler has been discovered in Japan. The Ijima’s Leaf Warbler has proven to be two different species, not just one. Every year, a few new bird species are …
- Celsius-Linnaeus Lectures 2026: Quantum sensors and genetic mutationsUppsala University
This year's Celsius-Linnaeus Lectures to be held on 19 February will focus on nature's most fundamental building blocks — from how mutations arise in the human genome to quantum sensors that measure …
- Anna Qvarnström honoured for her contributions to researchUppsala University
Anna Qvarnström, Professor of the Department of Ecology and Genetics, has been awarded the Rosén Linnaeus Prize. She is receiving this distinction for “her groundbreaking ecological and evolutionary …
- Sexual selection leads to more rapid evolution of new speciesUppsala University
When males are forced to compete for females, new species form more rapidly. This has been shown in a new study where the researchers compared beetles allowed to mate freely with groups of the same …
- Buried carbon at the shoreUppsala University
Lake shores with a lot of reeds and other vegetation may not be tempting for swimmers. However, Sebastian Sobek and his colleagues have discovered that such environments can be important for the …
- Coastline of lakes an important part of global carbon cycleDepartment of Ecology and Genetics
Lakes have long been viewed as sources of carbon dioxide emissions, but new research suggests they may actually act as carbon sinks. A study led by Uppsala University reveals that lake shorelines …
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