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New materials will help UK achieve net-zero, say researchers
Scientists at the 映客直播 have pledged to develop a new generation of ultra-efficient electronics to help the UK achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Decent living for all does not have to cost the Earth
Global energy consumption in 2050 could be reduced to the levels of the 1960s and still provide a decent standard of living for a population three times larger, according to a new study.
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Carbon pollution particles found in placenta cells for the first time
Pollution particles including carbon and metals have been found in the placentas of new mothers.
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Advanced imaging shows real-time molecular interaction
Visualising how molecules move in cells or interact with drugs will be possible with one of the world鈥檚 most advanced imaging centres being developed at the University.
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Leaders appointed for new cancer research centre
A major new interdisciplinary research centre has been launched with the aim of putting Leeds at the forefront of global efforts to tackle cancer.
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Driving forward energy-efficient electronics
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new generation of electronics that will require less power and generate less heat.
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Tickling an atom to investigate the behaviour of materials
Scientists working at the frontier of nanotechnology face huge challenges.
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High-performance computing to aid scientific discovery
The University is to be part of two supercomputing centres - to boost the ability of researchers to make major scientific breaththroughs.
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A laser that can route light around corners
Scientists and engineers have created the first electrically-driven 鈥榯opological鈥� laser, which has the ability to route light particles around corners.
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Technology to toughen mobile phone screens
A 映客直播 spin-out which is pioneering a new way to make toughened glass for mobile phone screens and wearable devices has secured 拢600,000 to prove the benefits of its technology.