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Researchers reveal model of Sun’s magnetic field
- Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Chicago have uncovered an important mechanism behind the generation of astrophysical magnetic fields such as that of the Sun.
Read moreBig business could learn survival lessons from family businesses
- Family businesses are less likely to fail than big business because they are usually made up of a well functioning and diverse board of directors who are able to advise effectively.
Read moreBee and wild flower biodiversity loss slows
- Declines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants have slowed in recent years, according to a new study.
Read moreGlobal warming continues but most extreme projections ‘less likely’
- Observations of the climate’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with conventional estimates of long-term ‘climate sensitivity’, despite a “warming pause” over the past decade.
Read moreYoung children appear to reject story characters who are obese
- Research by the University of Leeds has shown that very young children appear to reject story book characters who are overweight, but not those who are disabled.
Read moreUniversities rise to the efficiency challenge
- Efficiency programmes at the University of Leeds are highlighted in a new report that shows how UK universities are saving billions by sharing high-value resources and using innovative technologies.
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