1766 results for 'press statements'
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- 24 August 2017
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- News | Science | Environment
Beliefs in magical creatures can impact the protection of biodiversity, and the field of conservation needs to consider them seriously, researchers have warned.
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- 18 August 2017
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- Health
New research suggests that teenagers who had tried an e-cigarette were almost four times more likely to start smoking a conventional cigarette within a year, when compared to classmates who had not.
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- 16 August 2017
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- Global | Science | Environment
New seismic surveys are challenging the view that recent slowdowns in Greenland’s ice flow will continue in the long term.
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- 8 August 2017
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- University
The University has scored 89% for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017.
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- 7 August 2017
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- Health | Science
Short bouts of interval exercise may be most beneficial for older women at increased risk of heart-related illness, according to new University of Leeds research.
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- 2 August 2017
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- Global | Environment
The largest remaining ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula lost nearly 10% of its area when an iceberg four times the size of London broke free earlier this month.
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- 28 July 2017
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- Health
Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study.
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- 20 July 2017
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- Science | Health
An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people’s habits but warns they cannot be the only way to cut consumption.
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- 18 July 2017
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- Science | Business and partnerships
Using the principles of light, Leeds scientists have discovered a new way to measure the strength of modern forms of concrete – giving industry a better way to understand when it could fracture.
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- 13 July 2017
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- Health | Research and innovation
It’s two thousand times smaller and beats ten times faster – but the mouse heart holds important clues to the way heart disease develops in humans.
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- 11 July 2017
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- Environment | Society & Politics
Urban parks and green spaces are in danger of falling into neglect unless the Government shows leadership to safeguard their future, a coalition of park professionals and researchers has warned.
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- 30 June 2017
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- Global | Environment
A new £10 million research programme to investigate how the Arctic Ocean is changing has launched its first cruise to the Barents Sea.
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- 27 June 2017
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- Health
University of Leeds staff have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
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- 23 June 2017
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- Health | Science
Scientists have developed a new biological tool for examining molecules – the building blocks of life. It could provide new insights and benefits such as reducing numbers of animals used in research.
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- 20 June 2017
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- Health
A major international study has revealed for the first time how a baby’s DNA can increase the risk its mother will develop pre-eclampsia – a potentially lethal condition for both mother and child.