Reliably measuring microplastics released during laundry
The first test method that can reliably measure the amount of small plastic particles released from textiles during domestic laundering has been developed by scientists.
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How global sustainable development will affect forests
Global targets to improve the welfare of people across the planet will have mixed impacts on the world’s forests, according to new research.
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University of Leeds statement: Trans Equality Policy and Guidance and associated IT issues.
Brain tumour care and research excellence recognised
Leeds has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the way it integrates research and treatment for difficult-to-cure brain tumours.
Funding boost to tackle bowel cancer ‘postcode lottery’
Bowel cancer patients in Yorkshire will continue to benefit from improvements in diagnosis and treatment following a £2.1 million funding boost from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Energy switching decisions could widen social inequalities
New energy tariffs designed for a low carbon future could leave people on bad deals even worse off, research has found.
Genetic study uncovers hidden pieces of eye disease puzzle
Scientists have taken a significant step forward in their search for the origin of a progressive eye condition which can cause sight loss.
‘Medieval Glastonbury’ to focus on climates: IMC 2021
The International Medieval Congress (IMC), one of the biggest academic conferences taking place online in the world this year, is to take climates as its theme.
Mapping the brain of a nematode worm
Researchers have mapped the physical organisation of the brain of a soil-living nematode worm, creating a new model for the architecture of the animal’s brain.
Glaciers accelerate in the Getz region of West Antarctica
Glaciers in West Antarctica are moving more quickly from land into the ocean, contributing to rising global sea levels.