Addressing the north-south autism assessment divide
Children in the North of England are waiting up to three years longer than those in the south for an autism diagnosis, new data analysis shows.
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Partnership wins funding to enhance the use and application of AI for PGR ecosystem
A joint project by the University of Leeds and Aston University to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) tools research network has won £3.4m in funding by the Research England Development Fund.
University farm to halve carbon footprint for new research project
The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering research station to test and accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods.
Half of children on free school meals were not ready for school
Almost half of school pupils currently on free school meals will have started their formal education without the necessary skills to thrive, according to new research.
Deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions
Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.
Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed
Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
Climate crowdfunding initiative hits £30 million milestone
Citizens have crowdfunded £15 million for local green projects in just five years, with institutional investors recently committing an additional £16 million to an innovative funding initiative.
World’s largest tropical peatlands revealed to be more than 40,000 years old
A peatland complex in the Congo Basin which is known to be a globally important carbon store is twice as old as previously thought, according to a new scientific study.
Understanding heart health risks for veteran male athletes
Older male endurance athletes may be at higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms, according to a study led by the University of Leeds.
Penicillin allergy testing needed to fight antibiotic resistance
Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels on GP records could combat antibiotic resistance and save lives, an NIHR-funded clinical trial led by the University of Leeds has found.