World’s largest tropical peatland discovered in Congo swamps
A vast peatland in the Congo Basin has been mapped for the first time, revealing it to be the largest in the tropics.
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Suppressing repair protein could be key to treating brain tumours
Targeting a specific DNA-repairing protein in the brain could be an effective way to treat the most aggressive type of brain tumour, a study suggests.
New study estimates frequency of volcanic eruptions
Holidaymakers concerned about fresh volcanic eruptions causing flight-disrupting ash clouds might be reassured by a study setting out the first reliable estimates of their frequency.
New year’s honour for influential engineer
Senior University of Leeds academic Professor Anne Neville has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours list, for services to engineering.
Satellites help discover a jet stream in the Earth’s core
A jet stream within the Earth’s molten iron core has been discovered by scientists using the latest satellite data that helps create an ‘x-ray’ view of the planet.
Baby born from ovary frozen in childhood
The first woman to have an ovary frozen before the onset of puberty has given birth to a baby boy.
Building closer relations with leading Chinese university
Closer relations between two leading international universities have been confirmed this week following top-level meetings which will strengthen UK-China research and teaching opportunities.
HE Reforms: University and LUU statement
Joint statement on the Government’s Higher Education Reforms.
Symptoms may be mistaken for tamoxifen side effects
Women taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer may be stopping their treatment because of a mistaken belief it is causing certain side-effects, a study suggests.
How infrastructure robots can keep countries efficient
Robots operating in pipes, on lamp posts, flying over power lines and on train tracks will be key to identifying future infrastructure issues, saving money and keeping countries efficient.