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Expanse of snow and ice on the Amunden Sea Embayment ice shelf

Billions of tonnes of ice lost from Antarctic Ice sheet

Published
20 March 2023
Categories
Global
Science
Environment

Scientists have calculated that the fastest changing Antarctic region - the Amundsen Sea Embayment - has lost more than 3,000 billion tonnes of ice over a 25-year period.   

Graphic shows the Earth as seen from space. Half of the graphic shows the surfaces of the world - the other half of the graphic  shows the hot processes that happen deep in the Earth's core.

Activity deep in Earth affects the global magnetic field

Published
16 March 2023
Categories
Environment
Science

Compass readings that do not show the direction of true north and interference with the operations of satellites are a few of the problems caused by peculiarities of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Sarah Breeden speaks to two female students in a lecture hall

Leading banking expert delivers Leeds masterclass

Published
10 March 2023
Categories
Working with business
University
Business & Economy

One of the UK’s leading banking experts has given a masterclass on careers in the financial sector during a special talk at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.

Hind Hassan wearing a Press vest and helmet in Iraq

Reporting from the epicentre of the story

Published
7 March 2023
Categories
Alumni

Hind Hassan broadcasts from the most hostile environments in the world – from the conflict in Ukraine, to the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria – elevating the voices of those unheard.

The Antarctic peninsula seen from an aircraft. Ice emerges from valleys and enters the sea.

Satellites reveal speed-up of Antarctic glaciers

Published
27 February 2023
Categories
Science
Environment

Glaciers along the Antarctic peninsula are flowing faster in the summer because of a combination of melting snow and warmer ocean waters, say researchers.

A protest board saying 'The climate is changing, why aren't we?' and a World War II ration book.

Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?

Published
20 February 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics
Environment
Research

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥.