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Virtual slides reveal disease in 3D

Published
23 April 2012
Categories
Technology
Science
Health

Computing experts and medical researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a fast, easy-to-use way of studying tissue samples in 3D using 'virtual' microscope slides.

Scientists turn the spotlight on Leeds' bees

Published
12 April 2012
Categories
Science
Environment

A three year £1.3 million research project will examine how bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects are affected by city life.

Making a mess can improve your gardening

Published
5 April 2012
Categories
Arts & Culture
Environment

A University garden at this year's Chelsea Flower Show highlights how messy gardens can boost pollination, manage water and increase carbon capture.

Volcano

Volcanic plumbing exposed

Published
30 March 2012
Categories
Environment

Two new studies into the "plumbing systems" that lie under volcanoes could bring scientists closer to predicting large eruptions.

Clash of the crayfish: why the Americans are winning

Published
14 March 2012
Categories
Science
Environment

Aggressive American signal crayfish are threatening Yorkshire's native white-clawed crayfish populations because they have better resistance to parasites and are less fussy about what they eat.