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Outdoor and protective clothing 'should be greener'
Rain-repelling fluorochemicals used in waterproof clothing can and should be phased out as unnecessary and environmentally harmful, textile researchers argue.
Heart attack care 'excellent around the clock'
Admission to hospital with a heart attack outside normal working hours does not appear to increase a patient’s chance of dying in hospital, according to a study of more than 600,000 patient cases.
Leeds’ research on Japanese knotweed to drive Parliament debate
There is no evidence that Japanese knotweed causes more significant structural damage to buildings than many other plants, a Parliamentary committee will hear today.
Cities could play key role in pollinator conservation
Given the pressures that pollinators face on agricultural land, cities could play an important role in conserving pollinators, according to a new study.
A young star caught forming like a planet
Astronomers have captured one of the most detailed views of a young star taken to date, and revealed an unexpected companion in orbit around it.