Research Spotlight - November 2019
November's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
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769 results for 'immersive technologies'
Leeds research could revolutionise vaccine development
Research which has identified a way of making a safer and cheaper polio vaccine is to be scaled-up – to see if it could be used in commercial vaccine production.
University opens National Pig Centre in Yorkshire
Precision nutrition and 24-hour monitoring will enable scientists to provide new insights for the pig industry, as the University of Leeds opens the National Pig Centre today.
Drill or no drill - 'the end of the dentist's dilemma'
A dentist’s drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children’s teeth, a new study has concluded.
Online tool captures real time reactions of voters watching TV leaders’ debates
A sophisticated online platform that allows television viewers watching political leadership debates to react in real time was test-driven during tonight’s first head-to-head contest.
Drone wireless system can help rescue workers ‘see’ inside buildings
Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of individuals who may be trapped inside.
Worker robots that learn from mistakes
Practise makes perfect – it is an adage that has helped humans become highly dexterous, and now it is an approach that is being applied to robots.
Leeds scientists lead next generation of radiotherapy treatments
Leeds scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies that could help more people in Yorkshire survive cancer.
'Wolves in sheep's clothing' – the superbugs outsmarting lab tests
Hospital screening tests are failing to identify the true extent of microbial resistance, according to new research.
Boost for cancer diagnosis health tech
A health minister visiting Nexus today has announced an additional £4m of funding to support the development of new health tech innovations.