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Two new volcanic ‘super-eruptions’ discovered
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/june/yellowstone
A new study published in Geology by Leicester academics has highlighted the discovery of two new super-eruptions originating from the Yellowstone...
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Analysis of coral reveals long-term climate impact in Southeast Asia
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-coral-reefs
Leicester-led research into coral reefs fringing the iconic island of Borneo in Southeast Asia has revealed the impact of cyclical climate...
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Widespread prehistoric volcanic activity across Mongolia and China linked to a common cause
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/march/17-volcanoes
Research by a Leicester-led team of geologists has uncovered new evidence for the causes of widespread volcanic activity in eastern Asia 100...
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Heather Couper (1949-2020)
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/february/20-heather-couper
The University has learned with sadness of the death of Leicester alumna Dr Heather Couper CBE who did so much to popularise astronomy through her...
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Jurassic calamari: amazing fossil proves that flying reptiles preyed on squid
https://le.ac.uk/news/2020/january/27-pterosaur-vs-squid
An incredible fossil brought to light in a new research paper reveals the feeding habits of extinct flying reptiles.
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Can Santa Claus see your house from his sleigh?
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/20-christmas-lights
Millions of children across the world will be looking up at the night sky on Christmas Eve to get a glimpse of Santa Claus and his reindeer – but...
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Ichthyosaur skull in Leicester museum reveals Jurassic secrets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/12-ichthyosaur
A new scientific study has re-examined a series of fossil skulls from the UK, providing new insights into two species of extinct marine reptiles.
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XMM-Newton: It was 20 years ago today...
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/10-xmm-newton
Tuesday 10 December 2019 is the 20th anniversary of the launch of XMM-Newton, one of the most important astronomical observatories ever sent into...
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First UV/X-ray study of star PDS 70 offers insight into planetary formation
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/december/06-planetary-formation
A Leicester-led team of astronomers, working as part of an international consortium, have made a breakthrough discovery which changes our...
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Maths graduate wins prestigious Green Gown Award
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/november/27-green-gown-awards
For the second year running, the University of Leicester was awarded the Research with Impact - Student award at the Green Gown Awards.