New materials will help UK achieve net-zero, say researchers
Scientists at the University of Leeds have pledged to develop a new generation of ultra-efficient electronics to help the UK achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Decent living for all does not have to cost the Earth
Global energy consumption in 2050 could be reduced to the levels of the 1960s and still provide a decent standard of living for a population three times larger, according to a new study.
Carbon pollution particles found in placenta cells for the first time
Pollution particles including carbon and metals have been found in the placentas of new mothers.
Advanced imaging shows real-time molecular interaction
Visualising how molecules move in cells or interact with drugs will be possible with one of the world’s most advanced imaging centres being developed at the University.
Leaders appointed for new cancer research centre
A major new interdisciplinary research centre has been launched with the aim of putting Leeds at the forefront of global efforts to tackle cancer.
Driving forward energy-efficient electronics
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new generation of electronics that will require less power and generate less heat.
Tickling an atom to investigate the behaviour of materials
Scientists working at the frontier of nanotechnology face huge challenges.
High-performance computing to aid scientific discovery
The University is to be part of two supercomputing centres - to boost the ability of researchers to make major scientific breaththroughs.
A laser that can route light around corners
Scientists and engineers have created the first electrically-driven ‘topological’ laser, which has the ability to route light particles around corners.
Technology to toughen mobile phone screens
A University of Leeds spin-out which is pioneering a new way to make toughened glass for mobile phone screens and wearable devices has secured £600,000 to prove the benefits of its technology.