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Shrinking pools on northern peatlands
Peatlands are carbon-rich wetlands that are often covered in mazy patterns of open water pools, but some boreal peatlands in Scandinavia and elsewhere are beginning to lose their characteristic pools.
Research on slavery and trafficking aims to understand, build awareness and protect victims
This Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we highlight research at the University of Leeds that explores the causes and solutions to modern-day slavery and contributes towards ending it.
Alternative protein research: transforming the UK’s commercial protein landscape
Scientists at the University of Leeds are leading research into sustainable, nutritious alternative proteins for food and feed. Find out what they’re working on with their industry partners.
£2m climate education expansion for England's young learners
Every school and college in England will have free access to expert support to become greener and more climate resilient in a national scheme backed by £2m of government funding.
Satellites ‘key to confronting global challenges’
Science Minister Andrew Griffith says for the UK to become a Space superpower it must harness the talent of researchers and businesses involved in the analysis of satellite data.