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The robot opening a window on an ancient civilisation
Engineers have developed a robot that has successfully navigated one of the narrow shafts of the Great Pyramid - in an attempt to solve one of the big mysteries in Egyptian archaeology.
Mathematical model suggests a solution to Darwin’s “abominable mystery”
A new mathematical model developed by researchers at the University of Leeds and Uppsala University sheds new light on how major evolutionary groups arise.
Water Woman Award winners inspire female researchers
Water@Leeds launched the Water Woman Award in partnership with Athena Swan teams at the University. Researchers among environment, engineering and physical sciences were announced as winners.
Art, microscopes and food spices
In the latest edition of Leeds Creative Labs, members of the Leeds Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy (LEMAS) centre were paired with a local creative to combine science with art.
New laser can route light around corners
A new laser that routes photons around corners could lead to future technological innovations and improvements in existing laser designs.