The quantum secret to alcohol reactions in space
Chemists have discovered that an 'impossible' reaction at cold temperatures actually occurs with vigour, which could change our understanding of how alcohols are formed and destroyed in space.
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University academics top of their class
Two University of Leeds academics are celebrating after receiving a prestigious award for excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning.
Medieval pleasures at international congress
The world's medievalists will descend on the University of Leeds from 30 June to 4 July, for the 20th annual International Medieval Congress.
"Regret-free" approaches for adapting agriculture to climate change
A new study calls for governments and farmers to adapt to climate shifts, despite uncertainties about what growing conditions will look like decades from now.
University scientists in the fast lane to an engineering future
Researchers from the University of Leeds are involved in a unique, five-year £10 million collaboration to improve virtual engineering.
Gannets don't eat off each other's plates
Colonies of gannets maintain vast exclusive fishing ranges despite doing nothing to defend their territory from rival colonies, scientists have discovered.
University partnership awarded £1m to improve diagnosis of diseases
A partnership involving various research centres at the University has been awarded £1m over four years by the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), to form a Diagnostic Evidence Co-operative.
Researchers develop new weapon in fight against cervical cancer
Scientists at the University of Leeds have found a way to target and destroy a key protein associated with the development of cervical and other cancers.
Roadmap for UK business schools
A report on how the UK's business schools could drive innovation and support growth in the UK economy has been launched by University of Leeds' Professor Richard Thorpe.
Researchers reveal model of Sun's magnetic field
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.