Bacterial builders on site for computer construction
Forget computer viruses - magnet-making bacteria could be used to build tomorrow's computers with larger hard drives and speedier connections.
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Ludus Festival Leeds announces week-long festival of performing arts
The programme for the Ludus Festival Leeds - a new and exciting international performing arts festival taking place in Leeds from 25 June to 1 July 2012 - has been announced.
Virtual slides reveal disease in 3D
Computing experts and medical researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a fast, easy-to-use way of studying tissue samples in 3D using 'virtual' microscope slides.
Take care of water and make your garden grow
University of Leeds scientists offer gardeners practical tips on making the most of Spring rainfall.
Scientists turn the spotlight on Leeds' bees
A three year £1.3 million research project will examine how bees, hoverflies and other pollinating insects are affected by city life.
English class divide extends to cosmetic surgery
The English class divide is still going strong when it comes to a choice of where to go abroad for breast implants and nose jobs.
Women use strategies to overcome discrimination in large law firms
Women and people from ethnic minorities have to employ special strategies to overcome institutional discrimination when working in large law firms.
How to plaster the world, cheaply
Scientists have discovered the initial stages by which gypsum crystals form.
Making a mess can improve your gardening
A University garden at this year's Chelsea Flower Show highlights how messy gardens can boost pollination, manage water and increase carbon capture.
Volcanic plumbing exposed
Two new studies into the "plumbing systems" that lie under volcanoes could bring scientists closer to predicting large eruptions.