Lightning strikes played vital role in origins of life on Earth Published 16 March 2021 Categories Science | Global Lightning strikes were just as important as meteorites in creating the perfect conditions for life to emerge on Earth, geologists say.
Leeds celebrates collaboration in first innovation festival Published 15 March 2021 Categories Working with business Innovation and collaboration take centre stage in a packed programme of activities as part of the first West Yorkshire Innovation Festival this week.
Newly identified disease far more common than first thought Published 15 March 2021 Categories Science | News A rare disease first identified in 2020 is much more common than first thought, say researchers at the University of Leeds.
Start small to answer big questions about photosynthesis Published 12 March 2021 Categories Science | Health New scientific techniques are revealing the intricate role that proteins play in photosynthesis.
Statement Published 10 March 2021 Categories Statements University of Leeds statement: Trans Equality Policy and Guidance and associated IT issues – Update.
Reliably measuring microplastics released during laundry Published 10 March 2021 Categories Environment | Science The first test method that can reliably measure the amount of small plastic particles released from textiles during domestic laundering has been developed by scientists.
How global sustainable development will affect forests Published 10 March 2021 Categories Global | Environment Global targets to improve the welfare of people across the planet will have mixed impacts on the world’s forests, according to new research.
Statement Published 9 March 2021 Categories Statements University of Leeds statement: Trans Equality Policy and Guidance and associated IT issues.
Brain tumour care and research excellence recognised Published 5 March 2021 Categories Science | Health Leeds has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the way it integrates research and treatment for difficult-to-cure brain tumours.
Funding boost to tackle bowel cancer ‘postcode lottery’ Published 4 March 2021 Categories Science | Health Bowel cancer patients in Yorkshire will continue to benefit from improvements in diagnosis and treatment following a £2.1 million funding boost from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Energy switching decisions could widen social inequalities Published 2 March 2021 Categories Business & Economy | Technology New energy tariffs designed for a low carbon future could leave people on bad deals even worse off, research has found.
Genetic study uncovers hidden pieces of eye disease puzzle Published 2 March 2021 Categories Science | Health Scientists have taken a significant step forward in their search for the origin of a progressive eye condition which can cause sight loss.
‘Medieval Glastonbury’ to focus on climates: IMC 2021 Published 25 February 2021 Categories Arts & Culture The International Medieval Congress (IMC), one of the biggest academic conferences taking place online in the world this year, is to take climates as its theme.
Mapping the brain of a nematode worm Published 24 February 2021 Categories Global | Technology | Science Researchers have mapped the physical organisation of the brain of a soil-living nematode worm, creating a new model for the architecture of the animal’s brain.
Glaciers accelerate in the Getz region of West Antarctica Published 23 February 2021 Categories Global | Environment Glaciers in West Antarctica are moving more quickly from land into the ocean, contributing to rising global sea levels.