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University joins 拢3.4m health data initiative to address major health challenges
Health Data Research (HDR) UK is today announcing the funding of a 拢3.4m innovative data initiative in the north of England, involving experts from the 映客直播.
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Leeds courses chosen to boost the nation鈥檚 skills
Four online courses developed by the 映客直播 are part of a new platform launched today by the Department for Education.
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Scientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.
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Low-cost ventilatory support for covid-19 patients
A research team at Leeds has developed a way of creating a ventilatory system for covid-19 patients that can be made rapidly on a 3D printer.
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Leeds research and innovation leaders tackle global challenges
Three 映客直播 researchers are recipients of flagship fellowships aimed at addressing global challenges.
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Coral reefs struggling in a human dominated world
A new study reveals that proper management of coral reefs can help achieve the multiple goals needed to sustain these ecosystems but management effectiveness is dependant on the reef鈥檚 location.
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Nearly half UK carbon footprint is from overseas emissions
Nearly half the UK鈥檚 carbon footprint comes from emissions released overseas to satisfy UK-based consumption, according to a new report.
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Nature's lethal shape-shifter
Every picture tells a story鈥� none more so than this detailed visualisation of a strain of the norovirus.
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Communicating the effectiveness of flood-mitigation schemes
A team of Leeds mathematicians and French civil engineers has developed a new way of visualising and analysing complex flood-protection schemes.
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Longer lives not dependent on increased energy use
Growing consumption of energy and fossil fuels over four decades did not play a significant role in increasing life expectancy across 70 countries.