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Hippos 'vulnerable' as data gaps hinder conservation efforts

Published
Thursday 12th December, 2024
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Science
Research

A new database of African hippo populations has revealed huge gaps in our knowledge of where the megaherbivores live and thrive, with populations fragmented and reliant on protected areas.

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Special educational needs and disabilities crisis revealed

Published
Tuesday 6th August, 2024
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Science
Health
Research and innovation

The scale of the crisis facing many children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been revealed in a new report. 

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AI bowel cancer test can tell whether patients need chemotherapy 

Published
Thursday 1st August, 2024
Categories
Research and innovation
Health
Science

A new artificial intelligence (AI) test to determine the risk of bowel cancers coming back could help patients avoid chemotherapy, according to new research led by the University of Leeds. 

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Using AI to detect heart failure

Published
Friday 7th June, 2024
Categories
Health
Science

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool could improve early diagnosis of heart failure, according to research led by the University of Leeds.