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The images shows a radiotherapy image showing the cross section of a patient's chest, revealing the state of tissue in the lung cavity

'First of its kind' lung cancer trial

Published
10 November 2020
Categories
Science
Health

Scientists have been awarded £900,000 from Cancer Research UK to launch a groundbreaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.

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Past is key to predicting future climate

Published
5 November 2020
Categories
Science
Environment

According to a new study, including paleoclimate data in the development of climate models could help scientists predict scenarios for future climate and propose strategies for mitigation.

The photo shows a high-speed train passing an static frequency converter on the east coast main line. The static frequency converter delivers power to the railway line.

Powering the next generation of rail travel

Published
5 November 2020
Categories
Business & Economy
University
Technology

An outline £10 million co-investment agreement has been signed by the University of Leeds and the companies involved in the power supply upgrade of the East Coast Main Line.

Student Gerard Murphy looking down a microscope

National Care Leavers Week: Gerard's story

Published
30 October 2020
Categories
University

Care leavers may need extra support when accessing university and during their time studying. Leeds offers a wide range of help, from bursaries to bedding.

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Effective stroke drugs are saving the NHS millions

Published
29 October 2020
Categories
Science

Drugs prescribed to high-risk stroke patients are costing the NHS hundreds of millions each year – but they are so effective, the service is actually saving money.

The image shows an elecron micrscope image of green coloured nanotubes in a mesothelioma cell

Tiny golden bullets could help tackle asbestos-related cancers

Published
27 October 2020
Categories
Technology
News
Science

Gold nanotubes – tiny hollow cylinders one thousandth the width of a human hair – could be used to treat mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibres, say researchers.