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Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics
Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for…
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Scientists discover deep-sea microplastic hotspots driven by underwater avalanches
Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are…
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Enhancing weather warnings in Ghana
The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat…
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Environment technicians shortlisted for Papin Prize
Three outstanding technicians in the Faculty of Environment are on the…
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Global weather research recognised by Queen's award
A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.