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Fossils of animals that suffered during past anoxic events

A “tag-team” between the oceans and continents millions of years ago devasted marine life – and altered the course of evolution on Earth, say scientists.

The global concentrations of one of the main air pollutants known to affect human health have been graphically illustrated for the first time by a team of scientists.

The global concentrations of one of the main air pollutants known to affect human health have been graphically illustrated for the first time by a team of scientists.

The Siberian Trap was formed by the massive volcanic eruption that happened 252 million years ago, causing the Permian-Triassic mass extinction.

Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants regulate climate and sound a warning about rising temperatures.

Dr Andrew McCaig holding a long core section of Harzburgite rock from the Earth’s mantle.

Scientists from the University of Leeds have helped to recover the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth’s mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet’s largest component.

Ash Palmisciano who plays Matty Barton in Emmerdale helps the trees in Gair Wood to thrive.

Emmerdale cast and crew members have joined forces with the University of Leeds to ensure a vital ecological corridor continues to flourish.