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Dreaming of a good night's sleep

Published
Wednesday 21st October, 2015
Categories
Health
Society & Politics

New research from the University of Leeds has revealed that some people are losing more than 15 day’s worth of sleep a year.

How can we build wildlife-friendly roads and railways?

Published
Wednesday 21st October, 2015
Categories
Science
Environment

Scientists behind new research into the effects of transport infrastructure on biodiversity have developed much-needed approaches to protect wildlife.

Plecotus auritus is the brown long-eared bat, a slow, low flying, woodland-adapted bat species - one of those most affected by roads.
Credit: Manuel Ruedi

Is the end in sight for reading glasses?

Published
Thursday 15th October, 2015
Categories
Working with business
Science

A University of Leeds researcher is developing a new eye lens, made from the same material found in smartphone and TV screens, which could restore long-sightedness in older people.

The national humanities festival - Being Human (12-22 November)

Published
Thursday 15th October, 2015
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics

The University of Leeds is organising a series of free public events with cultural partners across Yorkshire as part of Being Human 2015, the UK’s only national festival of the humanities.

Learning the right lesson from Mendel's peas

Published
Monday 12th October, 2015
Categories
Science
Arts & Culture

Biologists arguing about whether the results of experiments by the man hailed as the father of modern genetics are "too good to be true" have been distracted from a more important debate.

Unlocking the secrets of consumer behaviour

Published
Monday 5th October, 2015
Categories
Technology
Working with business

The Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) launches its data services today, offering new data for researchers to garner unprecedented insights into consumer behaviour.