434 results for 'advanced materials'
- Published
- 24 August 2021
- Categories
- Global | Health | Technology | Coronavirus
A simple electrical fan is the key component of a low-cost, easy-to-use breathing-support device designed to cope with the surge in COVID-19 cases in low to middle income countries.
- Published
- 24 August 2021
- Categories
- Global | Environment
Extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), stabilising temperatures at Earth’s surface.
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- 9 August 2021
- Categories
- Global | Technology | Environment
Attitudes to earthen homes need to change to prevent millions of them being replaced by buildings made from more environmentally-damaging materials, scientists warn.
- Published
- 9 August 2021
- Categories
- Technology | Working with business | Science
A new synthetic material that accelerates the removal of harmful nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from engine fumes is to be tested in a prototype catalytic converter.
- Published
- 9 July 2021
- Categories
- Global | Environment
Forest clearance in Southeast Asia is accelerating and leading to unprecedented increases in carbon emissions.
- Published
- 8 July 2021
- Categories
- Business & Economy | Working with business | University
Northern Gritstone, a new investment company founded by the Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield, has appointed Lord Jim O’Neill as Non-Executive Chairman and Duncan Johnson as CEO.
- Published
- 7 July 2021
- Categories
- Technology | Science
Scientists at the University of Leeds have developed an approach that could help in the design of a new generation of synthetic biomaterials made from proteins.
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- 5 July 2021
- Categories
- Society & Politics | Global | Environment
Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research.
- Published
- 1 July 2021
- Categories
- University | Research and innovation
Interact with Antarctic explorers, design your own version of Leeds’ future, explore the fascinating uses of magnets and lasers – all this and more are featured in Be Curious 2021.
- Published
- 22 June 2021
- Categories
- Health
The first participants have taken part in a ground-breaking research trial that aims to save lives by improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer.
- Published
- 11 June 2021
- Categories
- Science | Technology | Health
Leeds is leading pioneering research into new technology for imaging babies with congenital heart disease (CHD).
- Published
- 8 June 2021
- Categories
- Global | Environment
Scientists are sharing groundbreaking research with leaders in the Asia-Pacific region in an effort to stem the flow of plastic pollution into the environment.
- Published
- 25 May 2021
- Categories
- Society & Politics | Health | Environment | Global
As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.
- Published
- 4 May 2021
- Categories
- Working with business | Be Curious | Health
Scientists are warning that drinking water supplies in parts of rural West Africa are being contaminated by lead-containing materials used in small community water systems.
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- 25 April 2021
- Categories
- University | Business & Economy | Working with business
The Universities of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield are launching a new investment company to help boost the commercialisation of university spinouts and start-ups in the North of England.