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A nurse sitting next to a patient and administering chemotherapy via a tube into the patient's hand

'Remarkable' results in colon cancer trial

Published
20 January 2023
Categories
Science
Health
Research

Giving colon cancer patients chemotherapy before surgery cuts the risk of the disease coming back, according to the results of a new clinical trial. 

Dam that is feeding water into a hydropower plant

Hydropower without the environmental impact

Published
16 January 2023
Categories
Global
Environment
Science

Scientists have analysed data from nearly three million rivers across the globe to identify where hydropower stations could be sited with limited environmental impacts.

Sample of molten chocolate

Why chocolate feels so good? It's down to lubrication

Published
13 January 2023
Categories
Working with business
Health
Science

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.

A person sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea and a blanket, looking exhausted

Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial

Published
17 December 2022
Categories
Science
Health

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.

Roger Gair at Gair Wood, smiling and leaning on a sign.

New woodland honours former University Secretary

Published
2 December 2022
Categories
Working with our region
Science
Environment

Planting for a new woodland has begun on land owned by the University of Leeds on the northern edge of the city.