Dying 'monster' star discovered
The final throes of one of the largest and rarest stars in our galaxy have been discovered by astrophysicists using the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
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718 results for 'immersive technologies'
Acidic clouds from large-scale Icelandic volcanoes: a severe public health hazard
New research shows that a large-scale volcanic eruption in southern Iceland, similar to the Laki eruption in 1783, could result in widespread air pollution across Europe.
All points North
A growing, ageing and more ethnically diverse population could provide the north of England with opportunities for economic growth, according to a new report.
Polymer gel batteries
University of Leeds scientists have invented a new type of polymer gel that can be used to make safer, smaller and cheaper lithium batteries.
Researchers probe genetic link to blindness
University of Leeds researchers have used next-generation DNA sequencing techniques to discover what causes a rare form of inherited eye disorders, including cataracts and glaucoma, in young children.
Crystal clear research
Scientists have successfully created synthetic crystals whose structures and properties mimic those of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells.
Histories of Violence: 9/11 ten years on
The impact that the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America has had on politics, culture and thought is explored in an ambitious multi-faceted project launching this week.
CLOUD experiment provides unprecedented insight into cloud formation
Research from CERN involving University of Leeds scientists provides news insights into cloud formation in the atmosphere.
Filling without drilling
Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay.
Can you feel the force?
Engineering students from the University of Leeds have found a way to let surgeons keep their sense of touch when operating at a distance with 'keyhole' techniques.
