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Extreme El Ni帽o weather switched off South American's carbon sink
Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere when conditions become exceptionally hot and dry, according to new research.
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Vice-Chancellor appointed as IHEC Commissioner
Professor Simone Buitendijk, Vice-Chancellor and President at the 映客直播, will help set the future path for higher education following her appointment to an influential body.
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The role of dust on the world's climate
Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tonnes of fine sediment or silt into the atmosphere, and it is having an impact on the global climate system, say scientists.
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Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten.
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鈥楧on鈥檛 overlook the plight of Antarctica鈥� say scientists
With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.
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Nature鈥檚 kitchen 鈥� how chemistry used by cooks helped create life on Earth
A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life.
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Leeds students teach life-changing skills in South Africa
A team of students and staff from the 映客直播 and Leeds Trinity University are helping children in South Africa to travel to school safely.
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Graduates join the fight against malaria in Africa
A trio of graduates from the 映客直播 have been helping to fight the battle against malaria in Africa.
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Online students meet for first time at graduation
A group of international and UK-based students who spent up to four years learning online together met in-person for the first time at their graduation.
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Vice Chancellor elected to global university network
Professor Simone Buitendijk, Vice-Chancellor and President at the 映客直播, has been elected to the Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).