Jet-air dryers should not be used in hospital toilets
Jet-air hand dryers in hospital toilets spread more germs than disposable paper towels and should not be used, say researchers.
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Leeds shares massive research and development boost for UK’s creative industries
A new multi-million pound research project to boost creative innovation in the textile and fashion industry is being spearheaded by the University of Leeds.
Joining the Arctic research ship ‘drifting’ past North Pole
A research ship carrying 80 international scientists, including researchers from the University of Leeds, is studying the region’s climate system.
Networks of underground faults may pre-determine earthquakes
The timing and size of three deadly earthquakes that struck Italy in 2016 may have been pre-determined, according to new research that could improve earthquake forecasting.
Coming to a platform near you … Leeds Piano Trail
A trail featuring a dozen imaginatively decorated pianos launches across Leeds today.
Indian students find the Spark for new businesses
Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting step to take, but every successful business owner needs the right training and support to make their venture a success.
Nurturing the next generation of skilled researchers
The Universities of Leeds, York and Sheffield have been awarded funding by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support more than 250 PhD researchers.
A new weapon against one of the deadliest cancers?
Aggressive brain tumour cells taken from patients were found to self-destruct after being exposed to a chemical in laboratory tests by researchers.
Shining a light on the operation of lasers
Lasers are widely used as high power sources of light operating at a specific frequency. But how does this frequency get selected when a laser is turned on, and how quickly?
Improving air quality could prevent thousands of deaths in India
A new study shows more stringent emission controls are key to India's future health.