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‘Act now’ to reduce global plastic pollution, say experts
More than 1.3 billion tonnes of plastic will be dumped on land and in the oceans over the period from 2016 to 2040 unless the world acts, say a team of global experts.
Robots join the frontline fight against coronavirus
Field tests have begun using intelligent robots to prevent the spread of coronavirus in busy public spaces.
Leeds in top five for teaching in National Student Survey
National Student Survey results reveal that Leeds has retained its position in the top five for teaching among the Russell Group.
Aerosol transmission may spread COVID-19
The World Health Organisation needs to recognise that coronavirus might be spread by tiny respiratory droplets that remain in the air for prolonged periods, say leading academics.
Party time! LASR team wins gold in RoboCup@Home Education Challenge
A team made up of new members of the Leeds Autonomous Service Robots (LASR) team has won gold at the RoboCup@Home Education Challenge, held online.