Food texture’s influence on “feeling fuller for longer” Published 31 July 2020 Categories Science | Health A new meta-analysis emphasises the need for the next generation of “health conscious” products to focus on food texture to enhance the feeling of being full.
Probing the properties of magnetic quasi-particles Published 30 July 2020 Categories Science | Technology Researchers have for the first time measured a fundamental property of magnets called magnon polarisation — and in the process, are making progress towards building low-energy devices.
Lockdown in China saw only a modest drop air pollution Published 28 July 2020 Categories Environment | Global The two pollutants most harmful to human health, PM2.5 and Ozone, were only slightly reduced or barely affected during the lockdown in China, according to a new study.
Pristine environments offer a window to our cloudy past Published 27 July 2020 Categories Environment | Global A new study uses satellite data over the Southern Hemisphere to understand global cloud composition during the industrial revolution.
‘Act now’ to reduce global plastic pollution, say experts Published 24 July 2020 Categories Society & Politics | Technology | Global | Environment Nearly 1.4 billion tonnes of plastic will be dumped on land and in the oceans over the period from 2016 to 2040 unless the world acts, say a team of global experts.
International analysis narrows range of climate’s CO2 sensitivity Published 22 July 2020 Categories Environment | Global The most advanced and comprehensive analysis of climate sensitivity ever undertaken has revealed with more confidence than ever before how sensitive the Earth’s climate is to carbon dioxide.
Robots join the frontline fight against coronavirus Published 21 July 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Technology | Science Field tests have begun using intelligent robots to prevent the spread of coronavirus in busy public spaces.
Key research areas for coronavirus recovery identified Published 20 July 2020 Categories Society & Politics Seven key areas of research to support society’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic have been identified by leading psychologists.
Formation of quadruple helix DNA tracked in live human cells for first time Published 20 July 2020 Categories Science The formation of four-stranded DNA has been tracked in living human cells, allowing scientists to see how it works and its possible role in cancer.
Predicting crime patterns as UK emerges from lockdown Published 17 July 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Society & Politics Police may be able to predict changes in crime patterns as coronavirus lockdown rules get relaxed.
Tackling climate change through local investment Published 16 July 2020 Categories Society & Politics | Environment A nationwide scheme has been launched to help tackle climate change by encouraging residents to invest in their local councils.
Leeds in top five for teaching in National Student Survey Published 15 July 2020 Categories University National Student Survey results reveal that Leeds has retained its position in the top five for teaching among the Russell Group.
Thousands missed heart attack treatment during pandemic Published 14 July 2020 Categories Coronavirus | Science | Health A third of people with heart attacks may not have gone to hospital at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Life from vents Published 10 July 2020 Categories Science | Environment UK researchers explore hydrothermal vents for potential clues about the evolution of animal life in extreme environments.
Strengthening research ties with Africa Published 10 July 2020 Categories Environment | Society & Politics | Science | Global The University is to be part of a new Africa-UK research collaboration, to identify ways the continent can produce enough food to feed its growing population.