University of Leeds to host festival for space entrepreneurs
Space is more than rockets and astronauts. Space applications impact our everyday life and most businesses could unlock the space...
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Predicting society membership with a whole lot of data
For many of us, societies are a key part of the university experience, giving us a chance to meet new...
Going bananas: Infants found to laugh like apes
Have you ever noticed a change in a baby’s laughter as they get older? Well, a new study suggests that...
Hanging around: Ig Nobel Awarded for Rhino Transport Discovery
An experiment to observe upside down rhinos has won an Ig Nobel prize. The Ig Nobels were introduced in 1991...
Disabled people risk being left in the cold in a sustainable energy future, University of Leeds researchers warn
A new study reveals that disabled households in the European Union currently consume 10% less energy than other households, as...
What You Missed from COP26
Last month, the world’s superpowers met in Glasgow to discuss a topic on everyone’s minds: climate change and what can...
Sustainable Seafood for Christmas Day
There’s no denying it. Christmas is on its way whether we like it or not (I certainly don’t!) Bonfire night,...
The Ethics of Eliminating Mosquitos
Mosquitos have often been referred to as the ‘deadliest’ animals on the planet, responsible for the deaths of millions worldwide....
Why does first year go so quickly?
If you've started university this year, you’re guaranteed to hear someone tell you how quickly it will all be over....
Black Pioneers in the Field of Mental Health
For too long, black scientists’ contributions to the field of mental health have been overlooked and minimized. It is vital...