Researchers uncover origin of atmospheric particles
In a study led by the University of Leeds, scientists have solved one of the most long-standing challenges in atmospheric science: to understand how particles are formed in the atmosphere.
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Drought caused the Amazon to stop storing carbon
The most extensive land-based study of the effect of drought on Amazonian rainforests to date has shown that a recent drought completely shut down the Amazon Basin’s carbon sink.
Vision for better living through robotics
Robots rarely get a good press. They’re either turning rogue, trying to control the human race as in The Matrix, or wreaking a path of destruction to kill the hero in Will Smith’s I, Robot.
First signs of healing in the Antarctic ozone layer
Scientists have observed clear signs that the hole in the Antarctic ozone layer is beginning to close.
University’s £6m climate change research centre
The launch of the Priestley International Centre for Climate saw astronaut Piers Sellers – a climate scientist and an alumnus of the University - supporting Leeds' investment.
New online courses earn academic credits for degrees
Today sees the launch of a new range of online courses that will enable students to earn academic credits towards degrees.
Scientists getting warmer on mimicking anti-freeze in nature
Researchers from the University of Leeds have taken an important step forward in mimicking nature’s prowess at protecting cells from deep-freeze conditions.
Animals' role in mitigating climate change varies across forests
Large animals play a key role in mitigating climate change in tropical forests by spreading the seeds of large trees that have a high capacity to store carbon, new research has found.
White Rose universities launch new strategic office in Brussels
The White Rose University Consortium has launched a new office in Brussels as part of a long-term strategy to influence EU research policy.
Leeds offers one of the best student experiences in the UK
Students have voted the University of Leeds as offering one of the best student experiences in the UK.