Understanding the impact of natural atmospheric particles
An international team of scientists, led by the University of Leeds, has quantified the relationship between natural sources of particles in the atmosphere and climate change.
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Event celebrates Yorkshire’s first woman MP
The achievements of a pioneering Yorkshire MP are to be commemorated with a public lecture by senior MP Harriet Harman.
Heart disease across Europe
The decline in death rates from heart disease in rich countries could be threatened by rising rates of obesity and diabetes, according to a study by European heart experts.
Number of same-sex church weddings remains very small
The majority of places of worship that permit same-sex marriage only carry out a small number of ceremonies, with roughly half having actually married a gay couple, a new study shows.
Climate change could increase volcano eruptions
Shrinking glacier cover could lead to increased volcanic activity in Iceland, scientists have warned.
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Sleeping position linked to the risk of stillbirth
Pregnant women who go to sleep on their back during the later stages of pregnancy face an increased likelihood of suffering a stillbirth, according to new research.
Times Higher: Leeds secures big increases in research council awards
The University has seen a £12 million boost in research council awards during 2016/17 according to a Times Higher Education (THE) magazine analysis.
Better monitoring needed for pregnant women with diabetes
Half the babies born to women with diabetes are at risk of suffering complications due to fluctuations in their mothers’ glucose levels, say researchers.
Genes holding the clues to bladder cancer and its treatment
Scientists have discovered the ‘genetic signatures’ of the most common form of bladder cancer – and it opens up the possibility of better-targeted treatment, according to newly published research.