El Niño caused greatest ever mass extinction new research reveals
Mega ocean warming El Niño events were a significant driver of the largest mass extinction of life on Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.
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Toothbrushing programme in schools could tackle crisis of tooth decay
A national supervised toothbrushing programme should be rolled out in our schools to tackle the crisis of tooth decay affecting millions of children.
Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy
Scientists have found a way to create artificial sugars that could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat diseases more accurately than ever before, according to a new study co-led by Leeds.
Uncollected waste and open burning are leading causes of plastic pollution crisis
A new study from the University shines a light on the enormous scale of uncollected rubbish and open burning of plastic waste in the first ever global plastics pollution inventory.
Muslims felt excluded from health policies during COVID-19
People from diverse backgrounds must be included in the development of healthcare policies to ensure all groups' needs are met, new research into palliative care for the Muslim community has found.
Land-sea “tag-team” devastated ocean life millions of years ago
A “tag-team” between the oceans and continents millions of years ago devasted marine life – and altered the course of evolution on Earth, say scientists.
Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet
A £38m centre dedicated to developing acceptable and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds.
New images reveal global air quality trends
The global concentrations of one of the main air pollutants known to affect human health have been graphically illustrated for the first time by a team of scientists.
Will EEG be able to read your dreams?
One hundred years after the human brain’s electrical activity was first recorded, experts are celebrating the legacy of its discovery and sharing their predictions and priorities for its future.
Genetics behind colorectal cancer revealed in new study
A new study identifies over 250 genes that play a part in the development of colorectal cancers.