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Leeds to South Korea: Students tackling global problems

Published
Wednesday 30th June, 2021
Categories
Global

Students from Leeds and South Korea's KAIST University are working together in a global leadership programme to develop solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges.

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A wilder future for Yorkshire

Published
Thursday 24th June, 2021
Categories
Environment

A new flagship restoration project showcasing an alternative future for the UK's uplands has been launched.

'Huge potential' in virtual clinical trials

Published
Wednesday 23rd June, 2021
Categories
Health

A study involving virtual rather than real patients was as effective in evaluating a medical device used  to treat  brain  aneurysms, according to new research.

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Severe drying of the Amazon forest

Published
Tuesday 22nd June, 2021
Categories
Environment

Amazon rain forests could be at far higher risk of extreme drought than previously thought, according to new research.

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Ground-breaking lung cancer trial gets under way

Published
Tuesday 22nd June, 2021
Categories
Health

The first participants have taken part in a ground-breaking research trial that aims to save lives by improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer.

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A sharper focus on protein behaviour

Published
Wednesday 16th June, 2021
Categories
Health
Science

Scientists have developed a new computational technique that allows them to see in finer detail the way protein molecules behave.