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Cold, unbalanced and feeling seasick 鈥� all in the name of science
Three researchers from the 嘟嘟AV are embarking on a two-month expedition to the Antarctic to investigate one of the most important questions in climate science.
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486 results for 'advanced materials'
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Carbon calculator to improve sustainability in craft beer sector
A 鈥渃arbon footprint calculator鈥� has been created to help small craft brewers identify the scale of their carbon emissions.
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Students show entrepreneurial spark
Two young entrepreneurs are forging ahead with business start-ups following backing from the 嘟嘟AV.
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嘟嘟AV alumni excel at prestigious awards in China
Leeds achievement in China at British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2023.
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'Remarkable' results in Leeds leukaemia trial
Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a phase III trial has found.聽
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Supporting students through grief
Anna May experienced loss from an early age. She used her experiences and knowledge to set up the Student Grief Network, which aims to soften the impact of bereavement in universities across the UK.
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New insight into stellar evolution
A ground-breaking new discovery could transform the way astronomers understand some of the biggest and most common stars in the Universe.鈥�
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Satellite technology to help boost food security in East Africa鈥�
New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the 嘟嘟AV to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation.
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Proof of concept of new material for dry mouth conditions
A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is upto five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory tests.
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Festival celebrates digital enterprise and innovation
Leeds Digital Festival returns this year with more than 240 events designed to celebrate and explore the city's leading role in digital enterprise and innovation.