Business expertise drives ethical hackathon
More than 100 students took part in this year’s Fintech Hackathon, receiving valuable advice from leading businesses during the 24-hour challenge.
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China emissions on the right track as air pollution drops
The first detailed analysis of air pollution trends in China reveals a 20 per cent drop in concentrations of particulate pollution over the last three years.
Driven to the brink of extinction by climate change
An extensive new study will aid scientists in updating conservation strategies and understanding how climate change is affecting species around the world.
Warmer springs can actually reduce overall plant growth, study finds
A extensive study on the effects of warmer springs on plant growth in northern regions shows substantially reduced plant productivity in later months.
University plays biggest role yet in Ilkley Literature Festival
The North of England’s longest running literature festival begins today – with more events on campus or featuring staff from the University than ever before.
Flood frequency of the world’s largest river has increased fivefold
A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods.
Joining the Arctic research ship ‘drifting’ past North Pole
A research ship carrying 80 international scientists, including researchers from the University of Leeds, is studying the region’s climate system.
Networks of underground faults may pre-determine earthquakes
The timing and size of three deadly earthquakes that struck Italy in 2016 may have been pre-determined, according to new research that could improve earthquake forecasting.
Improving air quality could prevent thousands of deaths in India
A new study shows more stringent emission controls are key to India's future health.
The underestimated cooling effect on the planet from historic fires
Historic levels of particles in the atmosphere released from pre-industrial era fires, and their cooling effect on the planet, may have been significantly underestimated according to a new study.