Ravenous black hole takes bites out of star
A ravenous black hole in a galaxy close to ours is taking bites out of a star like the Sun every time it orbits, new research has revealed.
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Green growth not happening in high-income countries
The continued pursuit of economic growth in high income countries is at odds with the climate targets and fairness requirements of the Paris Agreement, say researchers.
The role of dust on the world's climate
Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tonnes of fine sediment or silt into the atmosphere, and it is having an impact on the global climate system, say scientists.
New course weaves textile innovation with sustainability
A new University of Leeds course will address a skills gap in the UK’s textile industry and ensure the future production of textiles is less harmful to our environment.
Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten.
Minister for Health and Secondary Care visits Nexus
The UK Minister for Health and Secondary Care visited the University of Leeds to see how the city region is developing innovative healthcare technologies.
Nature’s kitchen – how chemistry used by cooks helped create life on Earth
A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life.
Tiny surgical robots could transform detection and treatment of cancers
A tiny robot which can travel deep into the lungs to detect and treat the first signs of cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Tackling inequalities in end-of-life care
Language barriers are resulting in people from South Asian communities experiencing more pain at the end of life, new research has found.
Why price does not indicate how long clothes will last
Paying more for clothes does not necessarily mean they will last longer, according to new research carried out by the School of Design.