Research Spotlight - July 2019
July's round-up of some of the latest research and education stories from the University.
Global challenges News
Leeds to host major international MIT innovation programme
Leeds and the City Region has been chosen to host a prestigious international programme, in partnership with one of the world’s most famous universities, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
‘Tickle’ therapy could help slow ageing
'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research.
Engineering stronger ethics
Engineers in the UK are being asked to comment on a plan to strengthen ethical thinking in their profession.
Using weather radar to monitor insects
Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using weather radars, as part of a research project called BioDAR.
Animals adapting too slowly to changing climate
Animals are not adapting fast enough in response to the changing climate, according to new research published today in Nature Communications.
Who should pay for our parks?
A new report has called for a national debate on who should pay for the UK’s much-loved public parks and green spaces.
Budgeting for our future climate
A new framework provides a robust scientific tool for researchers, policymakers and industry to calculate remaining global carbon budgets.
An ‘atomic dance’ offers a new look at quantum computing challenges
Researchers have come up with a theory to explain one of the mysteries at the heart of quantum physics.
Improving the nutritional quality of baby food
A nutritional survey of baby food on sale in Europe has shown that a significant number of products contain high sugar levels that contradict World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations.