Research News

Scarlet heart glacier in Greenland, with bare mountain surrounding the glacier and blue sky in background. White dotted lines surround a bare area circling the glacier.

Accelerated melting of glaciers in Greenland

Published
Friday 26th May, 2023
Categories
Science
Environment
Research

A study has found widespread mass loss of glaciers and ice caps in Greenland since the start of the 20th century. 

Professor Simon Lewis discussing his research

Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands

Published
Wednesday 17th May, 2023
Categories
Environment
Science
Research

A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.

Illustration of a deepfake being made - a woman's face is shown being swapped with another face.

Deepfakes: has the camera always lied?

Published
Friday 31st March, 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Technology
Society & Politics
Research

Fake footage is a centuries-old problem that began long before digital technology, according to a Leeds academic.

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New children's health research partnership launched in Leeds

Published
Wednesday 8th March, 2023
Categories
University
Working with our region
Health
Research

Severe childhood illnesses including cancer, life-threatening diseases and mental health conditions are to be the focus of a new multi-million pound research partnership in Leeds.