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Northern robotics experts to lead Euro conversation on ethics of AI
Rapid technological innovation is bringing human-robot interaction ever closer to our daily lives, meaning society needs a standard framework to address the ethical and safety issues that arise.
Bragg Centre: a new focus for materials research
A new centre for research into the analysis and development of advanced materials has launched at the University of Leeds.
Focus on wind farms misses ‘huge opportunity’ to reduce carbon footprint
Government is missing a ‘huge opportunity’ to reduce the UK's carbon footprint by focusing spending on wind farms instead of materials recycling, according to a leading natural resources researcher.
Investment in Leeds’ high speed rail institute
Plans for the University’s new high speed rail research and development institute have moved forward after West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Investment Committee backed a £13m investment.
New material that thickens as it’s pulled
Scientists have discovered the first synthetic material that becomes thicker – at the molecular level – as it is stretched.