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Teaching Polar predictions to the next generation
Professor Ian Brooks spent two weeks in April as an invited lecture on a Polar Prediction School for graduate students and early career researchers.
Role of volcanism in dinosaur extinction theory
The role volcanic activity played in mass extinction events in the Earth’s early history is likely to have been much less severe than previously thought, according to a study led by Dr. Anja Schmidt.
Professor Martyn Chipperfield wins Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award
The Merit Awards recognise respected scientists of outstanding research achievement and potential.
Icelandic volcano's toxic gas is treble that of Europe's industry
A study, led by Dr Anja Schmidt, has revealed that a huge volcanic eruption in Iceland emitted on average three times as much of a toxic gas as all European industry combined.
Brazil saves lives by reducing deforestation
Study led by scientists at the University of Leeds shows that the recent reduction in Brazilian deforestation levels has improved air quality across South America, preventing up to 1700 deaths a year.