Children with better co-ordination more likely to achieve at school
Young children with better eye-to-hand co-ordination were more likely to achieve higher scores for reading, writing and maths according to new research.
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Emissions from wetlands and permafrost impacts climate targets
Additional cuts to fossil fuel emissions are required to limit global warming due to greenhouse gases from wetlands and permafrost, according to new research.
Japanese knotweed - not such a knotty problem?
Ecologists can find no evidence Japanese knotweed causes significant structural damage.
Clot-busting drugs prevent 4,000 strokes each year
An increased use of clot-busting medicines prevented 4,000 strokes in England between 2015 and 2016, according to new research.
Transport Secretary’s HS2 decision boosts new rail institute
A Government announcement has unlocked the potential of the University’s new institute for high speed rail.
‘Smart’ farms to transform how we produce food
The University is launching a new initiative to give farms and business a competitive advantage and increase their value.
Shaping an exciting new celebration of sculpture
The University is backing a major new initiative that will celebrate Yorkshire’s status as a leading destination for modern and contemporary sculpture.
‘Tipping the balance’ against domestic abuse
Police body-worn cameras are increasingly being used to ensure the perpetrators of domestic violence are charged and brought before the courts, according to new research.
Dance can help young people's health and empowerment
The impact of dance on the health, well-being and sense of empowerment of young people is the focus of a new report by scientists at the University and partners at Yorkshire Dance.
How our body creates its own plaster to protect wounds from infection
New research has identified the way the body creates its own plaster to try and prevent bacteria and other micro-organisms from penetrating open wounds.