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Scientists from the 映客直播 have helped to recover the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth鈥檚 mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet鈥檚 largest component.
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Two of Leeds' most promising research leaders have earned national fellowships to advance their work aimed at tackling global challenges.
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The world鈥檚 forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study.
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Professor Shearer West CBE has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor and President of the 映客直播, taking up the role from 1 November 2024.
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The Chancellor of the 映客直播, Professor Dame Jane Francis, has been elected President of the Royal Geographical Society.
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Global warming caused by humans is advancing at 0.26掳C per decade 鈥� the highest rate since records began, according to new research by more than 50 leading international scientists.
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The health of children and young people in the UK is getting worse, with children鈥檚 education, health and wellbeing affected by inactivity and unhealthy diets, new research has found.
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Professor Ken Carslaw has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition for his invaluable contribution to science.
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A new model for predicting the effects of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa could lead to more targeted interventions to control the disease according to a new study.
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Students from Leeds University Business School (LUBS) showed off their entrepreneurial spirit as they pitched business ideas to industry experts in the LUBS Entrepreneur Award 2024.