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Study reveals hostile conditions on Earth as life evolved
During long portions of the past 2.4 billion years, the Earth may have been more inhospitable鈥痶o life than scientists previously thought, according to鈥痭ew鈥痗omputer simulations.
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COVID-19 鈥榟as reshaped science forever鈥�
Following in a long line of eminent scientists and engineers, Professor Cath Noakes will stand in the Royal Institution鈥檚 iconic auditorium and explain the big ideas reshaping society.
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Himalayan glaciers melting at 鈥榚xceptional rate鈥�
The accelerating melting of the Himalayan glaciers threatens the water supply of millions of people in Asia, new research warns.
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University home for Bront毛 treasure trove
Rare handwritten manuscripts and printed books by the Bront毛s have been entrusted to the University's Brotherton Library.
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University sets out its Climate Plan
The 嘟嘟AV is making the single biggest investment in its history to achieve a low carbon future.
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Disabled people risk being left in the cold in a sustainable energy future
A new study reveals that disabled households in the Europe Union currently consume 10% less energy than other households, as well as being 5% more likely to experience energy poverty.
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Leeds academic wins Ivor Novello Award 聽
Professor Martin Iddon, Head of the School of Music at the 嘟嘟AV, has won the Ivors Composers Award for Solo Composition.聽
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Direct experience of dementia strengthens support for euthanasia
People who watched a loved one die with dementia were more likely to support euthanasia for patients with the disease, a new study has found.
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Inequalities blighting children's lives in the North
Children growing up in the North of England face greater poverty and are more likely to die before reaching their first birthday than children in other parts of England, according to a new report.
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Endangered Caspian seal habitat awarded important marine mammal area status
Special status has been awarded to the habitat of a species of seal left endangered due to human activity.