Forest fires linked to tens of thousands of avoidable deaths
Setting fire to forest and agricultural land in Southeast Asia to prepare it for cultivation or grazing contributes to an estimated 59,000 premature deaths a year, say scientists.
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Unique collaboration brings together science and ballet
A new partnership between the University of Leeds and the world-renowned Northern Ballet has culminated in an original piece of dance exploring conceptual ideas of pattern and geometry.
Stress busting techniques lead to healthier behaviours
Learning new ways to manage stress can naturally lead to a healthier lifestyle and greater wellbeing, new research suggests.
Carbon surprise in disappearing African tropical mountain forests
Scientists studying tropical forests in Africa’s mountains were surprised to uncover how much carbon they store, and how fast some of these forests are being cleared.
Honour for ‘outstanding engineering research’
The Royal Society - the UK’s leading scientific academy - has awarded its prestigious Clifford Patterson Medal and Lecture to an academic who had to cut short her career after becoming terminally ill.
Covid breathing aid - 'safe and well tolerated'
A simple electrical fan is the key component of a low-cost, easy-to-use breathing-support device designed to cope with the surge in COVID-19 cases in low to middle income countries.
Volcanic safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate
Extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), stabilising temperatures at Earth’s surface.
Reducing mechanical ventilation improves outcomes for critically ill children
A major UK clinical trial has shown how a new approach to reduce the use of mechanical ventilation can greatly improve outcomes for critically ill infants and children.
Predicting prognosis in rare bone cancer
New research has revealed a way to help identify which patients with an aggressive type of bone cancer are least likely to be cured by current standard treatment.
How empty stadiums affected football during pandemic
Playing professional football games in empty stadiums had a hugely negative effect on the success of home teams, with home advantage almost halved, new research shows.