How fish survive extreme pressures of ocean life
Scientists have discovered how a chemical in the cells of marine organisms enables them to survive the high pressures found in the deep oceans.
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Climate models unreliable in predicting damage to coral reefs
Climate models are unreliable when it comes to predicting the damage that tropical cyclones will do to sensitive coral reefs, according to a new study published in the journal Earth’s Future.
Tropical soils 'highly sensitive' to global warming
Global warming is likely to cause a decline in the number of species of microbes that live in tropical soils - and that could threaten the biodiversity of rainforests and increase carbon emissions.
New method to assess health of ozone layer
Researchers have developed a new method for assessing the impact of ozone-depleting chemicals released into the atmosphere.
Leeds mathematician elected to distinguished fellowship
A Leeds professor has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to investigate one of the most complex areas of maths in astrophysics.
Shark impact on fishing communities
People who make a living fishing off the coral reefs around the Maldives say their daily income is down by almost a quarter due to sharks stealing their catch.
Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture
A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
Extended drug treatment for life threatening infections
Hospital patients who develop infections where 10% of sufferers die will be offered double the traditional course of antibiotics in a new trial.
Civic leaders pledge to improve social mobility
A major drive to improve the life chances of children from the Bradford district has been formally launched.
Education system ‘neglecting the importance of plants’
People are becoming “disconnected from the botanical world” at a time when plants could help solve global environmental problems, warn a group of research scientists.