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New quantum devices could revolutionise infrared detection

Published
Monday 9th April, 2018
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Global
Technology

A new generation of ultra-sensitive detectors has opened up the use of infrared wavelengths for a large number of new applications that could improve people’s lives, according to researchers.

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New £9m programme to transform food systems in Africa

Published
Thursday 22nd March, 2018
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Global
Environment

A £9.2m research programme focused on improving policy making in Africa, to develop sustainable and productive agricultural systems which are resistant to climate change, has been launched.

Leeds

A good life for all within the planet’s means

Published
Monday 5th February, 2018
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Global
Environment

A study led by the University of Leeds has found that no country currently meets its citizens’ basic needs at a globally sustainable level of resource use.

Shanghai

Chinese partnership to tackle environmental challenges

Published
Tuesday 2nd January, 2018
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Global
Environment

A new partnership agreement has been signed with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), aimed at strengthening future research collaborations with the University of Leeds.

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Preventing inappropriate antibiotic use

Published
Thursday 26th October, 2017
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Global
Health

A collaboration between scientists has helped reduce the prescription of unneeded antibiotics to children in rural China.

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Drilling into the mysteries of seismic activity

Published
Thursday 19th October, 2017
Categories
Science
Global

An international expedition aims to better understand seismic activity through samples collected from one of the most geologically active areas in Europe.

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Greenland ice flow likely to speed up

Published
Wednesday 16th August, 2017
Categories
Global
Science
Environment

New seismic surveys are challenging the view that recent slowdowns in Greenland’s ice flow will continue in the long term.