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Researchers uncover origin of atmospheric particles
In a study led by the 映客直播, scientists have solved one of the most long-standing challenges in atmospheric science: to understand how particles are formed in the atmosphere.
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Drought caused the Amazon to stop storing carbon
The most extensive land-based study of the effect of drought on Amazonian rainforests to date has shown that a recent drought completely shut down the Amazon Basin鈥檚 carbon sink.
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Vision for better living through robotics
Robots rarely get a good press. They鈥檙e either turning rogue, trying to control the human race as in The Matrix, or wreaking a path of destruction to kill the hero in Will Smith鈥檚 I, Robot.
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First signs of healing in the Antarctic ozone layer
Scientists have observed clear signs that the hole in the Antarctic ozone layer is beginning to close.
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University鈥檚 拢6m climate change research centre
The launch of the Priestley 映客直播 Centre for Climate saw astronaut Piers Sellers 鈥� a climate scientist and an alumnus of the University - supporting Leeds' investment.
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New online courses earn academic credits for degrees
Today sees the launch of a new range of online courses that will enable students to earn academic credits towards degrees.
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Scientists getting warmer on mimicking anti-freeze in nature
Researchers from the 映客直播 have taken an important step forward in mimicking nature鈥檚 prowess at protecting cells from deep-freeze conditions.
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Animals' role in mitigating climate change varies across forests
Large animals play a key role in mitigating climate change in tropical forests by spreading the seeds of large trees that have a high capacity to store carbon, new research has found.
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White Rose universities launch new strategic office in Brussels
The White Rose University Consortium has launched a new office in Brussels as part of a long-term strategy to influence EU research policy.
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Leeds offers one of the best student experiences in the UK
Students have voted the 映客直播 as offering one of the best student experiences in the UK.