Molecule fights cancer on two fronts Published 13 November 2014 Categories Science | Health Researchers at the University of Leeds have made a new synthetic anti-cancer molecule that targets two key mechanisms in the spread of malignant tumours through the body.
Puree helps kids make smooth transition to vegetables Published 13 November 2014 Categories Health | Society & Politics Adding tiny amounts of vegetable puree to milk and then rice at the time of weaning makes children more likely to eat vegetables, new University of Leeds research shows.
ESA's Rosetta mission - what is the comet lander looking for? Published 12 November 2014 Categories Environment Today, the European Space Agency's (ESA) Rosetta mission is attempting one of the most ambitious manoeuvres in space exploration: to soft-land a robotic probe on a comet for the first time.
New plaque marks partnership to fight breast cancer Published 10 November 2014 Categories Health A plaque to mark a historic partnership between Breast Cancer Campaign and the University of Leeds, which is leading the fight against breast cancer, was unveiled in Leeds on Monday (November 10).
Woodland bat species sweats it out in the tropics Published 7 November 2014 Categories Science | Environment A bat species thought to be restricted to temperate forests has been found living thousands of miles from its known range in the sweltering heat of the southern Indian rainforest.
Researchers observe comet flyby effects on Martian atmosphere Published 7 November 2014 Categories Environment A "once-in-a-lifetime" chance to watch a comet flying close to Mars gave a unique insight into the effect of such a near miss on a planet's atmosphere, according to a University of Leeds academic.
Increase in ozone destroying substances - but Montreal Protocol on track Published 5 November 2014 Categories Environment Research from the University of Leeds and an international team of scientists has shown a recent increase in atmospheric hydrogen chloride (HCl), a substance linked to destruction of the ozone layer.
Scientists to debate the future of climate science and policy Published 3 November 2014 Categories Environment | Science The University of Leeds will host an event on Tuesday, 4 November to critically reflect on the key findings of a report on climate change that was recently published by a United Nations (UN) panel.
Sea sponge drug could boost advanced breast cancer survival by up to five months Published 3 November 2014 Categories Health The cancer drug eribulin, originally developed from sea sponges, could give women with advanced triple negative breast cancer an average of five extra months of life, new research says.
Researchers supported to take next career steps Published 29 October 2014 Categories Health Developing the next generation of researchers is the focus of a new £2m investment by the Wellcome Trust and the University of Leeds.
"Abandoned" stroke survivors need better longer-term care Published 29 October 2014 Categories Science Stroke patients need better long-term support to ensure their health and social care needs are met and prevent them feeling "abandoned", a University of Leeds expert says.
Four year labour of love creates a definitive study of Opera North Published 29 October 2014 Categories Arts & Culture A new book detailing the history of Opera North has been written by a University of Leeds lecturer.
Masterpieces 'marooned' by the Russian Revolution finally go on show Published 27 October 2014 Categories Arts & Culture Lost Russian masterpieces from an art exhibition interrupted by the First World War are being revisited a century on with the help of expertise from the University of Leeds.
Poignant service honours war dead a century on Published 23 October 2014 Categories Arts & Culture A service of remembrance has been held to rededicate a war memorial 100 years after the start of the First World War.
National facility for innovative robotics opens Published 22 October 2014 Categories Technology A new Government-backed centre is set to put Leeds at the forefront of UK robot design and construction.