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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.
Success at the National Science Foundation 2026 Ideas Machine contest
Dr Juan Pablo Gevaudan’s entry to the National Science Foundation’s 2026 Idea Machine Competition was selected as one of only seven winners.
Using artificial intelligence to speed up cancer detection
The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport visited the University today to hear how researchers are being trained to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against cancer.
Decoding the fundamental mechanisms of human salivary lubrication
An interdisciplinary team of scientists led by the University of Leeds have uncovered the fundamental mechanism by which human saliva lubricates our mouth.
Leeds scientists to lead the way in next generation of radiotherapy research
Leeds scientists and clinicians have been awarded a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies and techniques.