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Breathing life into our planet and others
A new study has produced a detailed estimation for when there was enough oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere to support large land-based life, such as dinosaurs and eventually humans.
Warmer springs can actually reduce overall plant growth, study finds
An extensive study on the effects of warmer springs on plant growth in northern regions shows substantially reduced plant productivity in later months.
Dr Julia Steinberger awarded with Women of Achievement award
A leading member of the School has been recognised as part of the University’s 2018 Women of Achievement.
Uncovering the Elsecar Gasworks
New scientific techniques and an incredibly dry summer have come together to reveal an important part of Elsecar Village’s hidden heritage.
Joining the Arctic research ship ‘drifting’ past North Pole
A research ship carrying 600 international scientists, including researchers from the University of Leeds, is studying the region’s climate system.