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Dog population mapped in UK-first

Published
Monday 10th February, 2025
Categories
Science
Research

The UK has 4 million more dogs than previously estimated, with regional hotspots in Telford, Darlington and Harrogate, new research shows.

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Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
Categories
Environment
Research

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.

Professor Adrian Crellin with a state-of-the art linear accelerator (LINAC) radiotherapy machine at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

"Smarter, kinder treatments mean I’m still here"

Published
Wednesday 5th February, 2025
Categories
Working with our region
Health
Research

One of the UK’s most senior radiotherapy experts has spoken publicly for the first time about living with incurable cancer.

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True scope of Nord Stream pipeline leak revealed

Published
Wednesday 15th January, 2025
Categories
Research

A major leak of a greenhouse gas from the Nord Stream pipeline was far more significant than first realised, according to new research involving scientists from the University of Leeds.

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Using AI to identify hidden heart condition

Published
Monday 6th January, 2025
Categories
News
Health
Research

Nearly 2,000 people have taken part in a groundbreaking trial that aims to help doctors identify more people at risk of developing a condition that makes them five times more likely to have a stroke.

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Speeding up new vaccine development

Published
Thursday 19th December, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding. 

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Leeds universities join forces on adult social care research

Published
Wednesday 18th December, 2024
Categories
Health
Research

Adult social care experts at the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University have been selected to join a centre of excellence for research and best practice in the sector.

An person holding their sides with a red glowing light signifying pain in their back

Offering hope for people facing chronic pain

Published
Tuesday 17th December, 2024
Categories
Health
Science
Research

A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.

82-year-old Colin uses the echome device with his mobility scooter in his garden

Sound-making tech inspires older people to move more

Published
Monday 16th December, 2024
Categories
Health
Arts & Culture
Research

Older people are moving more, in playful and surprising ways, after using wearable technology developed by the University of Leeds that senses movements to create sounds and music.