The role of dust on the world's climate
Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tonnes of fine sediment or silt into the atmosphere, and it is having an impact on the global climate system, say scientists.
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Raising awareness of Long Covid blue legs symptom
An unusual case of a Long Covid patient’s legs turning blue after 10 minutes of standing highlights the need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the condition, new research shows.
New course weaves textile innovation with sustainability
A new University of Leeds course will address a skills gap in the UK’s textile industry and ensure the future production of textiles is less harmful to our environment.
Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten.
National acclaim for inspiring student
University of Leeds student Natasha Pickard has won a national Social Mobility Award for achieving outstanding academic success while living with mental illness.
Children turn scientists in outdoor lab
Children learned how robot doctors could transform healthcare at this year’s Child Friendly Leeds Live event.
‘Don’t overlook the plight of Antarctica’ say scientists
With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.
Minister for Health and Secondary Care visits Nexus
The UK Minister for Health and Secondary Care visited the University of Leeds to see how the city region is developing innovative healthcare technologies.
Nature’s kitchen – how chemistry used by cooks helped create life on Earth
A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life.
Leeds students teach life-changing skills in South Africa
A team of students and staff from the University of Leeds and Leeds Trinity University are helping children in South Africa to travel to school safely.