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Role of volcanism in dinosaur extinction theory
The role volcanic activity played in mass extinction events in the Earth’s early history is likely to have been much less severe than previously thought, according to a study led by Dr. Anja Schmidt....
Lightning storms less likely in a warming planet
Global warming may lead to a drop in lightning strikes, affecting atmospheric composition and the frequency of natural forest fires in the tropics, a new study suggests....
COVID-19 recovery choices shape future climate
A post-lockdown economic recovery plan that incorporates and emphasises climate-friendly choices could help significantly in the battle against global warming, according to a new study....
Professor Lindsay Stringer sets sail to the Antarctic
Professor Stringer from the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) and the School of Earth and Environment has set sail to the Antarctic as part of the project ‘Homeward Bound’, which aims to highlight the lack of female leadership in science....
The storm chasers making life-saving forecasts
Weather forecasters in Africa are getting access to satellite data that will allow them to track the path and severity of developing storms – and reduce the death toll from extreme weather events.x...
New report plans a roadmap to a lower carbon city
A new report sets out how Leeds could become a carbon neutral city by 2050 – and potentially by 2030....
Driven to the brink of extinction by climate change
An extensive new study will aid scientists in updating conservation strategies and understanding how climate change is affecting species around the world....
Study shows dinosaur families chose to exit Europe
Researchers have used ‘network theory’ for the first time to visually depict the movement of dinosaurs around the world during the Mesozoic Era – including a curious exodus from Europe....
ava(TM) raising the bar for fluvial reservoir modelling
Petrotechnical Data Systems announces exclusive licencing agreement with the Fluvial Research Group at the University of Leeds for FAKTS....
Satellites reveal speed-up of Antarctic glaciers
Glaciers along the Antarctic peninsula are flowing faster in the summer because of a combination of melting snow and warmer ocean waters, say researchers....
Breathing new life into the rise of oxygen debate
New research shines a light on the history of oxygen on our planet, and gives new insight into the prevalence of oxygenated worlds other than our own....
Dominick Spracklen receives Philip Leverhulme prize
Dominick Spracklen has been awarded a 2015 Philip Leverhulme Prize in recognition of his research in understanding interactions between the Earth’s biosphere, atmosphere and climate...
Shining a light on the darkness of soot in air pollution
Researchers are a step closer to understanding the relationship between the colour of soot particles and the effect of such atmospheric pollution on climate....
Blowin' in the wind: the mineral dust linked to ice melt
Scientists believe a key nutrient transported by the wind is contributing to the growth of algal blooms on melting ice sheets....
Ozone-depleting gas emissions back on the decline
The emissions of a banned ozone-depleting gas have dropped rapidly following a previously unexpected spike, according to a University of Leeds study....