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Researchers reveal model of Sun's magnetic field

Published
23 May 2013
Categories
Technology
Science

Researchers at the Universities of Leeds and Chicago have uncovered an important mechanism behind the generation of astrophysical magnetic fields such as that of the Sun.

Frog-like robot will help surgeons

Published
11 April 2013
Categories
Technology
Science
Health

Researchers at the University of Leeds are using the feet of tree frogs as a model for a tiny robot designed to crawl inside patients' bodies during keyhole surgery.

Power behind primordial soup discovered

Published
4 April 2013
Categories
Environment
Science

Researchers at the University of Leeds may have solved a key puzzle about how objects from space could have kindled life on Earth.

Access all areas - University showcases outreach work

Published
25 March 2013
Categories
University
Technology
Science

University-led initiatives to help the brightest students enjoy a world class education, regardless of background, received a stamp of approval today.

Computer packs the punch of 500,000 iPads

Published
8 March 2013
Categories
Technology
Science

A new supercomputer hosted at the University of Leeds is offering businesses and academic researchers across the North of England world-class computing power.