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Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system

Published
5 December 2023
Categories
Global | Science | Environment | Research

Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of “tipping points” which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts.  

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Students meet Bank of England policymaker

Published
4 December 2023
Categories
Working with business | Business & Economy

A new member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has given her debut speech to University of Leeds students.

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Computer climate model wins science impact award

Published
4 December 2023
Categories
Environment | Research

An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling climate change has been recognised for its environmental science impact.

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Gluten sensitivity influenced by negative expectations

Published
30 November 2023
Categories
Science | Health

A psychological effect may be a factor in people experiencing a physical reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that can cause abdominal discomfort.

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Early education provides sustained benefits

Published
29 November 2023
Categories
Society & Politics

The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study has found.  

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Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier

Published
29 November 2023
Categories
Global | Science | Environment

Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.

Two people are signing the paper agreement at a desk with a University of Leeds banner behind them.

Partnership seeks to break down barriers for students

Published
22 November 2023
Categories
University | Working with business

The University of Leeds has renewed its commitment to a partnership with Santander Universities that removes barriers to higher education, benefiting students, staff and the local community.

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New insight into stellar evolution

Published
21 November 2023
Categories
News

A ground-breaking new discovery could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and most common stars in the Universe. 

A woman has her hand in front of her mouth and by her throat as she appears to struggle with a dry mouth condition.

Proof of concept of new material for dry mouth conditions

Published
20 November 2023
Categories
Working with business | Science | Health

A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is upto five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory tests.

Image shows an lowland open valley with a stream running through. There is just one tree and a lot of moorland tussock.

Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding

Published
17 November 2023
Categories
Working with our region | Science | Environment | Research

Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.