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Astronomy course to support UK moonsighters
A new project which aims to provide Muslim communities across the UK with the skills to host local astronomy hubs and moongazing events has been established.
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Protecting older male athletes’ heart health
Veteran male athletes who have spent years training at high intensity may be at greater risk of serious heart problems while exercising, new University of Leeds research shows.
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Microplastics detected in rural woodland
Air-polluting microplastics have been found in rural areas in greater quantities than in cities, researchers say.
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New Year Honours at the University of Leeds
Members of the University of Leeds community are among those recognised in the New Year Honours.
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Tackling urgent water challenges across Europe
Leeds will be the UK and Ireland’s headquarters for a new European Knowledge and Innovation community that will tackle water scarcity, droughts and floods.
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Building an AI platform to help food security
Researchers at Leeds are developing a new tool to reduce food waste and improve global food security, in partnership with a team at the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, using AI.
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Nitrogen is key to faster regrowth in deforested areas, say researchers
Tropical forests can recover twice as quickly after deforestation if they have adequate soil nitrogen, according to new research published today.
