Leeds 'sludge team' targets nuclear waste
It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Researchers from the University of Leeds have teamed up with Sellafield Ltd to clean up radioactive sludge produced by the UK nuclear industry.
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Visions of a 'car-free future' created by Leeds researchers
City centres could become virtually car-free over the next 20 years under new plans proposed by University of Leeds transport researchers.
The eyes have it: computer-inspired creativity
Constraints on creativity imposed by computer-aided design (CAD) tools are being overcome, thanks to a novel system that incorporates eye-tracking technology.
Are you an ecoDriver?
The University of Leeds is leading a £13m European project which aims to turn even the most committed of petrol heads into a green driver.
Dying 'monster' star discovered
The final throes of one of the largest and rarest stars in our galaxy have been discovered by astrophysicists using the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
Acidic clouds from large-scale Icelandic volcanoes: a severe public health hazard
New research shows that a large-scale volcanic eruption in southern Iceland, similar to the Laki eruption in 1783, could result in widespread air pollution across Europe.
All points North
A growing, ageing and more ethnically diverse population could provide the north of England with opportunities for economic growth, according to a new report.
Polymer gel batteries
University of Leeds scientists have invented a new type of polymer gel that can be used to make safer, smaller and cheaper lithium batteries.
Researchers probe genetic link to blindness
University of Leeds researchers have used next-generation DNA sequencing techniques to discover what causes a rare form of inherited eye disorders, including cataracts and glaucoma, in young children.
Crystal clear research
Scientists have successfully created synthetic crystals whose structures and properties mimic those of naturally occurring biominerals such as seashells.