New ozone-destroying gases on the rise
Scientists report that chemicals that are not controlled by a United Nations treaty designed to protect the Ozone Layer are contributing to ozone depletion.
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Gold nanotubes launch a three-pronged attack on cancer cells
Scientists have shown that gold nanotubes have many applications in fighting cancer: internal nanoprobes for high-resolution imaging; drug delivery vehicles; and agents for destroying cancer cells.
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Vice-Chancellor statement: Big Data Analytics
Researchers discover viral "Enigma machine"
Researchers have cracked a code that governs infections by a major group of viruses including the common cold and polio.
Addressing challenges for cities of the future
Experts will be laying out their visions of the cities of the future at a conference at the University of Leeds today.
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University of Leeds statement: Sanaz Raji
World-class medical research highlighted in report
World-class medical research from the University of Leeds into a rare blood disorder has been highlighted in a key report out today (Thursday, 29 January).
New project looks to end lupus 'trial and error'
The University of Leeds is to be a key partner in a new £5.1 m project aimed at eliminating the 'trial and error' approach to the treatment of lupus.
University Innovation and Enterprise Centre receives £3m boost
The University of Leeds has welcomed significant investment from the Government's Local Growth Deals programme for its planned University Innovation and Enterprise Centre (UIEC) in the city.
Arctic ice cap slides into the Ocean
Satellite images have revealed that a remote Arctic ice cap has thinned by more than 50 metres since 2012 - about one sixth of its original thickness - and that it is now flowing 25 times faster.
