Amazon's carbon uptake declines as trees die faster
The most extensive land-based study of the Amazon to date reveals it is losing its capacity to absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
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University backs Leeds 2023 European Capital of Culture bid
The University is backing a bid for Leeds to be the 2023 European Capital of Culture. The city will have to declare its intention to bid by December 2016, with the successful city announced in 2018.
Science festival celebrates 10th anniversary
Have you ever looked through a telescope? Do you know what to do in the event of a zombie outbreak? Have you ever been to a science slam or a science ceilidh?
Epoch-defining study pinpoints when humans came to dominate planet Earth
The human-dominated geological epoch known as the Anthropocene probably began around the year 1610, according to new research published today in Nature.
Rare African bush may help kidney cancer treatment
New University of Leeds research has shown why a bush that is only found in some African countries could hold a key to killing renal (kidney) cancer cells.
The unlikeliest of Pals? An Indian soldier alone among Yorkshiremen
A shattered pair of spectacles in an Indian museum has helped shed light on the fascinating story of a lone non-white soldier among Yorkshire volunteers fighting on the Western Front.
Long-term risks of taking paracetamol may have been underestimated by clinicians
Doctors may have underestimated the risks to patients of taking paracetamol on a long-term basis, suggests research led by experts from the University of Leeds.
Young entrepreneurs get a chance to shine
Enterprising students and graduates are putting their ideas into practice thanks to the generous support of a Yorkshire business.
The South Bank Show Archive finds a new home
A major archive comprising hundreds of hours of unseen interviews with many of the world's leading artistic figures has been established at the University of Leeds.
Researchers to build smart trousers and sensitive bionic hand
University of Leeds researchers will play key roles in two innovative projects using futuristic engineering to assist the human body.