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Greenland ice losses rising faster than expected
Research by University of Leeds scientists has found that Greenland has lost 3.8 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992 – enough to push global sea levels up by 10.6 millimetres.
“Exceedingly rare” plant species face increased chances of extinction
According to new research nearly 40 percent of global land plant species can be categorized as very rare, and these species are most at risk for extinction as climate and land use continues to change.
Decoding the fundamental mechanisms of human salivary lubrication
An interdisciplinary team of scientists led by the University of Leeds have uncovered the fundamental mechanism by which human saliva lubricates our mouth.
Lifesaving work by alumnus
Work undertaken by ITS alumnus, Alvaro Guzman, has resulted in an annual reduction of bus passenger fatalities by 78% in Ecuador.
Greenhouse gas nitrous oxide is on the rise
During the last two decades agricultural practices and nitrogen-rich fertilisers have significantly increased the amount of nitrous oxide emissions in the atmosphere, according to a new study.