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Image show the gas and dust rings around a young star. These is a protoplanetary ring

The rare molecule weighing in on the birth of planets

Published
Thursday 12th September, 2019
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Technology
Science
News

Astronomers have discovered a rare molecule in the dust and gas disc around a young star – and it may provide an answer to one of the conundrums facing astronomers.

Illustration of pressure points from a hospital mattress

Finding an effective way to reduce pressure ulcers

Published
Wednesday 4th September, 2019
Categories
Health

Expensive high-tech air mattresses are only marginally better at preventing pressure sores and ulcers than a specialist foam mattress, according to the results of a major study.

cracked mobile phone screen

Technology to toughen mobile phone screens

Published
Monday 19th August, 2019
Categories
Research and innovation
News
Business and partnerships

A University of Leeds spin-out which is pioneering a new way to make toughened glass for mobile phone screens and wearable devices has secured £600,000 to prove the benefits of its technology.

Leeds city centre

Busting the myth of the 'white working class'

Published
Thursday 15th August, 2019
Categories
Society & Politics

New research led by University of Leeds academics and UK’s leading race equality think tank has highlighted growing racial and ethnic diversity in Northern towns and cities.

Baby in a neonatal clinic in Bradford

Early education setback for summer premature births

Published
Wednesday 14th August, 2019
Categories
Health
Society & Politics

Children born as little as three weeks premature, who consequently fall into an earlier school year are at increased risk of experiencing setbacks in their education after their first year of school.

Doctors holds a urine test strip

Better tests needed for urinary tract infections

Published
Tuesday 13th August, 2019
Categories
Health

Doctors urgently need a fast and accurate test for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) to reduce overprescribing of antibiotics, according to health researchers.