Fungi could reduce reliance on fertilisers
Introducing fungi to wheat boosted their uptake of key nutrients and could lead to new, ‘climate smart’ varieties of crops, according to a new study.
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'Tricked' bacteria open new pathways to antimicrobial treatments
Scientists have developed a new technique to trick bacteria into revealing hundreds of holes in their cell walls, opening the door for drugs that destroy bacteria’s cells.
Future-focussed research
A prestigious fellowship will support five University of Leeds researchers addressing global challenges.
New insight into links between transport and land value
A new report reveals the relationships between transport and property value across the North of England.
The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets
Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a young star – and it may provide an answer to one of the conundrums facing astronomers.
Antiseptic resistance in bacteria could lead to next-gen plastics
The molecular machinery used by ‘superbugs’ to resist chemicals designed to kill them could also help produce precursors for a new generation of nylon and other polymers, according to new research.
Scientists create the world's thinnest gold
Scientists at the University of Leeds have created a new form of gold which is just two atoms thick – the thinnest unsupported gold ever created.
Using weather radar to monitor insects
Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using weather radars, as part of a research project called BioDAR.
Animals adapting too slowly to changing climate
Animals are not adapting fast enough in response to the changing climate, according to new research published today in Nature Communications.
Improving the nutritional quality of baby food
A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a significant number of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations.