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Scientists call the shots on new COVID-19 public awareness film

Published
Wednesday 9th September, 2020
Categories
Society & Politics
Science
Health
Coronavirus

Professor Cath Noakes of the University of Leeds was the main scientific consultant to the makers of a new public information film designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

A rocky hillside covered in shrubs and trees. Many of the trees have died

Trees living fast die young

Published
Tuesday 8th September, 2020
Categories
Science
Global
Environment

A global analysis reveals for the first time that across almost all tree species, fast growing trees have shorter lifespans.

The images shows an offshore windfarm on a calm  day. The sea is flat.

'Our low-carbon future needs to be circular'

Published
Wednesday 19th August, 2020
Categories
Technology
Environment

The renewable energy industry needs to adopt the ideas of a circular economy, where equipment is designed to be reused or remanufactured when it reaches the end of its operational life.

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Advanced imaging shows real-time molecular interaction

Published
Tuesday 11th August, 2020
Categories
University
Technology
Science

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.

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COVID-19: the long road to recovery

Published
Friday 7th August, 2020
Categories
Society & Politics
Science
Health
Coronavirus

Researchers have identified a pattern of longer-term symptoms likely to be experienced by people who were hospitalised with COVID-19.

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COVID-19 recovery choices shape future climate

Published
Friday 7th August, 2020
Categories
Environment
Coronavirus

A post-lockdown economic recovery plan that incorporates and emphasises climate-friendly choices could help significantly in the battle against global warming, according to a new study.