Meet Africa’s first pygmy seahorse species
An international research team has discovered a new pygmy seahorse species in Sodwana Bay in South Africa, the first of its kind to be found in the waters around the continent.
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The storm chasers making life-saving forecasts
Weather forecasters in Africa are getting access to satellite data that will allow them to track the path and severity of developing storms – and reduce the death toll from extreme weather events.
Revealing links between education and a good diet
Educational status appears to have positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data.
Can mosquitoes stop us going bump in the night?
Scientists have used the principles that guide a mosquito’s nocturnal flight to develop a quadcopter equipped with an elegant collision-avoidance sensory system.
Leeds researchers providing advice at the heart of Government
Experts from the University of Leeds are advising the Government on the covid-19 pandemic, including as members of influential scientific panels.
Exploiting a chink in the armour of bacteria
Scientists have identified a key process in the way bacteria protect themselves from attack - and it heralds a new strategy in the hunt for antibiotics.
How animals 'dial-up' the pain they experience from certain stimuli
Scientists have – for the first time – shown how chemical triggers in the nervous system can amplify the pain experienced by mammals in response to certain stimuli.
Scientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.
Leeds research and innovation leaders tackle global challenges
Three University of Leeds researchers are recipients of flagship fellowships aimed at addressing global challenges.
Coral reefs struggling in a human dominated world
A new study reveals that proper management of coral reefs can help achieve the multiple goals needed to sustain these ecosystems but management effectiveness is dependant on the reef’s location.