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Minimising the impact of melting glaciers
Research from the University of Leeds is tackling the global threat to glaciers in the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation.
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Reducing the risks of wildlife corridors
Efforts to join up isolated plant and animal habitats across the world should also protect against unintentionally harming them, new research shows.
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Research-based dye makes polyester greener
Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water.
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Deforestation linked to tropical temperature rises, online map shows
Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds.
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Children’s dental health still very poor despite interventions
Children's access to NHS dentists and rates of tooth decay remain very poor despite improvements from national Government interventions, oral health experts say.
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Purple plaque for trailblazing entrepreneur
A purple plaque has been unveiled at the University of Leeds for the first time after a researcher won a prestigious UK Women in Innovation award.
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Landmark women's health study reaches 30
One of the UK’s largest scientific studies investigating the links between diet and cancer has reached its 30th anniversary, with celebrations from Leeds researchers who spearheaded the project.
