Shining a light on the operation of lasers
Lasers are widely used as high power sources of light operating at a specific frequency. But how does this frequency get selected when a laser is turned on, and how quickly?
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Improving air quality could prevent thousands of deaths in India
A new study shows more stringent emission controls are key to India's future health.
A more efficient way for professionals to monitor diet
New research shows the myfood24 online diet monitoring tool is as effective as similar tools already available to health care practitioners, researchers and educators, and more efficient to use.
The underestimated cooling effect on the planet from historic fires
Historic levels of particles in the atmosphere released from pre-industrial era fires, and their cooling effect on the planet, may have been significantly underestimated according to a new study.
Leeds one of best in UK for student satisfaction
The University is one of the top in the UK for student satisfaction and joint first in the Russell Group of universities.
Should family-focused nursing be recognised in the UK?
Nurses are being asked if the concept of ‘family nursing’ should be formally adopted in the UK, to help the growing number of carers who look after sick relatives.
Growing a dinosaur’s dinner
Scientists have measured the nutritional value of herbivore dinosaurs’ diet by growing their food in atmospheric conditions similar to those found roughly 150 million years ago.
Women more at risk of dying after a heart attack
Women are at a greater risk of dying after a heart attack than men because their condition is being misdiagnosed, a leading researcher has told MPs.
53 ways we are tackling global challenges
The University of Leeds has been ranked in the top three UK universities for global funding success, according to new data from Research Fortnight.
Tuning up for imaginative new piano competition programme
The Leeds International Piano Competition, supported by the University, today reveals its hugely expanded programme for this year’s event.