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Using weather radar to monitor insects
Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using weather radars, as part of a research project called BioDAR.
Building up an appetite for a new kind of grub
Edible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis, according to a new report, but there are significant barriers to overcome before they are part of the mainstream.
Research Spotlight - May 2019
May's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Using the past to unravel the future for Arctic wetlands
A new study has used partially fossilised plants and single-celled organisms to investigate the effects of climate change on the Canadian High Arctic wetlands and help predict their future.
New report plans a roadmap to a lower carbon city
A new report sets out how Leeds could become a carbon neutral city by 2050 – and potentially by 2030.
Climate change threatens rainfall for agriculture
A new study suggests climate change will significantly alter rainfall patterns for key agricultural regions, but the worst effects could be mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Hearts and minds: fruit and veg boost well-being
Consuming more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental well-being, according to a new study, 'Lettuce be happy.'
Exploring how climate change affects Antarctic ecosystems
Three decades of exploring Antarctica has convinced Stuart Egginton that there is nothing better than first-hand evidence to prove the effect global warming is having on our planet.
Our pledge: 2023PlasticFree
The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union have together pledged to become single-use plastic-free by 2023.