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Report identifies ‘gap’ in Britain’s transport decarbonisation journey
New research suggests that improved public transport and active travel friendly environments are the most likely pathways to reach net zero in transport.
PhD student wins L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Award
Naelijwa Mshanga, Commonwealth split-site PhD student, has been honoured as the recipient of the prestigious award for Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Young Talent Award.
Satellite technology to help boost food security in East Africa
New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the University of Leeds to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation.
Proof of concept of new material for dry mouth conditions
A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from a dry mouth is five times more effective than existing commercially available products, according to laboratory tests.
Replanting lost woodlands cuts the risk of extreme flooding
Pioneering research will for the first time monitor how the creation of England’s biggest new native woodland could help stave off the worst effects of climate change, such as flooding.