Breathing life into our planet and others
A new study has produced a detailed estimation for when there was enough oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere to support large land-based life, such as dinosaurs and eventually humans.
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New risk test for sepsis for heart patients
Nearly one in four deaths in people with heart failure are caused by sepsis, according to new research.
Warmer springs can actually reduce overall plant growth, study finds
A extensive study on the effects of warmer springs on plant growth in northern regions shows substantially reduced plant productivity in later months.
Cancer research team wins European Health Award
Creating a cancer patients' Bill of Rights aimed at driving improvement to treatment has helped a senior Leeds researcher jointly win the 2018 European Health Award.
Testing new cancer treatment which could banish chemotherapy
Current treatment for head and neck cancer can have debilitating side-effects, but new research combining robotics, nanoparticles, ultrasound and lasers could treat it without chemo- or radiotherapy.
Light Night 2018 on campus
The University is playing a key part in next week's city-wide Light Night celebrations, with events ranging from live coding to a marvellous mushroom adventure.
Harnessing genetics to tackle TB
A landmark study could herald a quicker, more tailored treatment for the millions of people around the world living with tuberculosis (TB).
University plays biggest role yet in Ilkley Literature Festival
The North of England’s longest running literature festival begins today – with more events on campus or featuring staff from the University than ever before.
Evolutionary history ‘written by the victors’?
A new paper questions whether well-established theories on patterns in evolution have been significantly influenced by present day bias.
Flood frequency of the world’s largest river has increased fivefold
A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods.