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El Niño caused greatest ever mass extinction new research reveals
Mega ocean warming El Niño events were a significant driver of the largest mass extinction of life on Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.
Land-sea “tag-team” devastated ocean life millions of years ago
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.
Ancient volcanoes sound 'warning bell' over climate warming
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.
Recovery of rocks in Earth’s mantle could reveal secrets of planet’s history
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.
Emmerdale team helps University wood flourish
Emmerdale cast and crew members have joined forces with the University of Leeds to ensure a vital ecological corridor continues to flourish.