Understanding why deadly brain cancer comes back
The deadliest form of brain cancer returns because tumours adapt to treatment by recruiting help from nearby healthy tissue, say researchers who are trying to find a cure for the disease.
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Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture
A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.
True size of largest tropical peatland revealed
A new study has mapped the full scale of a vast region of peatland in the heart of the Congo Basin, revealing it to be 15% bigger than previously thought.
University and Asda announce data partnership
Asda and the University have joined forces to better understand pressing societal challenges such as nutrition, environmental and health issues through a strategic data partnership.
Education system ‘neglecting the importance of plants’
People are becoming “disconnected from the botanical world” at a time when plants could help solve global environmental problems, warn a group of research scientists.
UK can halve its energy demand by 2050
New research shows that the UK can dramatically reduce its energy demand to meet net zero emissions targets by 2050 without negatively impacting quality of life.
Raising the ‘Curtain’ on new campus sculpture
World-renowned Spanish sculptor Juanjo Novella will officially launch his sculpture ‘Curtain’ at the University of Leeds this week.
Taking UK airborne research to new heights
The UK’s flying laboratory will remain at the forefront of environmental research following a significant investment by the UK Government.
Improve air quality inside buildings - leading engineers
Air quality inside buildings and on transport systems should be improved to reduce the impact of future pandemics or the spread of flu and other infectious diseases, say engineers and scientists.
Critical global water questions
Recent intense heatwaves in India and widespread US droughts have highlighted the need for a global approach to tackling chronic water shortages.