Research spotlight
February roundup of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
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Inadequate support for sexual dysfunction in prostate cancer patients
More than 4 in 5 men (81%) with prostate cancer struggle with poor sexual function following treatment for the disease, but over half (56%) fail to receive support, according to new research.
Outdoor and protective clothing 'should be greener'
Rain-repelling fluorochemicals used in waterproof clothing can and should be phased out as unnecessary and environmentally harmful, textile researchers argue.
Focus on wind farms misses ‘huge opportunity’ to reduce carbon footprint
Government is missing a ‘huge opportunity’ to reduce the UK's carbon footprint by focusing spending on wind farms instead of materials recycling, according to a leading natural resources researcher.
A young star caught forming like a planet
Astronomers have captured one of the most detailed views of a young star taken to date, and revealed an unexpected companion in orbit around it.
Nanoscale tweezers can perform single-molecule ‘biopsies’
Newly-developed "nano-tweezers" created by university researchers can for the first time extract single molecules from live cells without destroying them – solving a long-standing research problem.
Leeds physicist is Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year
Professor Helen Gleeson has won the Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year category in this year’s Times Higher Education Awards, announced last night.
Call for renewed Government commitment to waste-neutral economy
Politicians and stakeholders will today hear from senior Leeds professors how a renewed commitment from Whitehall could reduce pressure on natural resources and reclaim valuable materials from waste.
Our pledge: 2023PlasticFree
The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union have together pledged to become single-use plastic-free by 2023.
Lung screening trial launched in Leeds
People at high risk of developing lung cancer have the chance to take part in a pioneering new screening trial launched in Leeds.