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“Exceedingly rare” plant species face increased chances of extinction
According to new research nearly 40 percent of global land plant species can be categorized as very rare, and these species are most at risk of extinction as climate and land use continues to change.
Drill or no drill - 'the end of the dentist's dilemma'
A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.
Teaming up with Royal Institution for Christmas Lectures
Visit Nexus for an exclusive live screening of one of the Royal Institution’s Christmas Lectures.
Award-winning architects to design new student hub on western campus
The University of Leeds has announced ambitious plans to create a flagship building for students and staff at the heart of the western campus, supported by a generous gift from the Laidlaw Foundation.
Unpredictable evolution in brain tumours
When brain tumours are treated with radiation or chemotherapy their cells evolve in a way that appears to be random, according to research published today in Nature.