![Wes Streeting, Secretary of State with a virtual reality headset on talking to Peter Woodthorpe and Dr Yee Mun Lee.](/images/resized/600x301-0-0-1-80-MB4_2391___Copy.jpg")
Hi-tech healthcare in Leeds
Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
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Rubble recycling could be key to rebuilding Ukraine
An engineer from Ukraine will travel to the 映客直播 for expert training on how to use pioneering rubble recycling technology to help rebuild his war-torn country.
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Satellites observe glacier committing 鈥渋ce piracy鈥�
A glacier in Antarctica is committing 鈥渋ce piracy鈥� 鈥� stealing ice from a neighbour 鈥� in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists.鈥�
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映客直播 partnerships tackle fire risks
Researchers in the UK and Indonesia are working together to help communities fight the health and environmental impact of peatland fires.
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Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics
Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.
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Enhancing weather warnings in Ghana聽
The 映客直播 is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists.聽
![Massive storm clouds gather over a desert landscape in Mali. There are people with camels in the foreground.](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Megastorm_approaches_resized.png")
Soil conditions significantly increase rainfall in megastorm hotspots
Large contrasts in soil moisture levels over a wide area can increase the size and intensity of so-called megastorms which cause flooding and mudslides in hotspots across the globe.
![Professor Jonathan Carrivick stands next to a glacier at Nigardsbreen, Norway carrying GPS topographic surveying equipment](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Carrivick_resized.png")
Leeds scientist in global fight to save glaciers
A scientist from the 映客直播 has joined an international team responding to the global loss of glaciers.
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Alumni organise Leeds reunion in Shanghai
Leeds alumni connected in Shanghai, China at a fully booked reunion event.
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Making the net zero transition fair for workers
Ministers must work with unions to make the journey to net zero fair for workers, and guarantee good jobs for those leaving carbon heavy industries for a new green economy, say researchers.