Growing a dinosaur’s dinner
Scientists have measured the nutritional value of herbivore dinosaurs’ diet by growing their food in atmospheric conditions similar to those found roughly 150 million years ago.
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Women more at risk of dying after a heart attack
Women are at a greater risk of dying after a heart attack than men because their condition is being misdiagnosed, a leading researcher has told MPs.
53 ways we are tackling global challenges
The University of Leeds has been ranked in the top three UK universities for global funding success, according to new data from Research Fortnight.
Tuning up for imaginative new piano competition programme
The Leeds International Piano Competition, supported by the University, today reveals its hugely expanded programme for this year’s event.
Children with better co-ordination more likely to achieve at school
Young children with better eye-to-hand co-ordination were more likely to achieve higher scores for reading, writing and maths according to new research.
Emissions from wetlands and permafrost impacts climate targets
Additional cuts to fossil fuel emissions are required to limit global warming due to greenhouse gases from wetlands and permafrost, according to new research.
Japanese knotweed - not such a knotty problem?
Ecologists can find no evidence Japanese knotweed causes significant structural damage.
Clot-busting drugs prevent 4,000 strokes each year
An increased use of clot-busting medicines prevented 4,000 strokes in England between 2015 and 2016, according to new research.
Transport Secretary’s HS2 decision boosts new rail institute
A Government announcement has unlocked the potential of the University’s new institute for high speed rail.
‘Smart’ farms to transform how we produce food
The University is launching a new initiative to give farms and business a competitive advantage and increase their value.