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Researchers observe comet flyby effects on Martian atmosphere
A "once-in-a-lifetime"聺 chance to watch a comet flying close to Mars gave a unique insight into the effect of such a near miss on a planet's atmosphere, according to a 映客直播 academic.
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Sea sponge drug could boost advanced breast cancer survival by up to five months
The cancer drug eribulin, originally developed from sea sponges, could give women with advanced triple negative breast cancer an average of five extra months of life, new research says.
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A Sign for Art, a time for unveiling
A major new piece of art was unveiled today as part of a significant refurbishment project at the 映客直播.
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Artist draws on First World War archive for inspiration
A unique archive of letters, interviews and diaries relating to the First World War is providing the inspiration for a new artist in residence at the 映客直播.
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Flying fish - from Africa to the Amazon
Scientists have uncovered the natural fertiliser contained within Saharan dust that plays an important role in the health of the Amazon rainforest when it is blown across the Atlantic: fish bone.
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映客直播 teams up with M&S for new free online course in business innovation
World class innovation by leading retailer Marks & Spencer is featured in a new 映客直播 free online course starting 15 September.
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New school to boost engineering education
The University has joined with local organisations and businesses to set up a Leeds school aimed at 14 to 18 year olds interested in engineering and advanced manufacturing.
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Supercomputer to boost health research
A new supercomputer hosted at the 映客直播 is set to transform health research in the North of England.
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Terahertz researchers win Faraday Medal
Two 映客直播 professors have won the 2014 Faraday Medal for outstanding contributions to experimental physics.
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University's robotics research showcased in London
The 映客直播 is joining forces with Universities UK this week to celebrate how research is improving lives, focusing on the extraordinary contribution that robots are making to society.