Woodland bat species sweats it out in the tropics
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.
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Researchers observe comet flyby effects on Martian atmosphere
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A service of remembrance has been held to rededicate a war memorial 100 years after the start of the First World War.