Science News

Feline friends?

Published
Tuesday 4th September, 2012
Categories
Health
Science

A report showing that 350,000 people in the UK become infected with the Toxoplasma parasite each year has raised new concerns about its risks and has prompted a rethink of the dangers posed by cats.

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Cloud control could tame hurricanes, study shows

Published
Friday 24th August, 2012
Categories
Science
Environment

They are one of the most destructive forces of nature on Earth, but now environmental scientists are working to tame the hurricane.

National Teaching Fellowship success

Published
Wednesday 15th August, 2012
Categories
Science
University

The 2012 National Teaching Fellows see Leeds become the most successful institution since the scheme's launch 12 years ago.

'Hitch-hiking' viral therapy deals a double blow to cancer

Published
Wednesday 13th June, 2012
Categories
Science
Health
Health
Science

Scientists have shown how a promising viral therapy that delivers a double blow to cancer can sneak up on tumours undetected by hitching a ride on blood cells.

'Youth friendly' messages on medicines for kids

Published
Friday 1st June, 2012
Categories
Science
Health
Health
Science

Medicines for treating ADHD will now include information written with youngsters and teens in mind, thanks to work by researchers at the University of Leeds and the MHRA.

Is the Earth a cosmic feather-duster?

Published
Friday 18th May, 2012
Categories
Environment
Science

Scientists at the University of Leeds are looking to discover how dust particles in the solar system interact with the Earth's atmosphere.