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New robot to detect Parkinson’s disease could be used on humans in the next 5 years
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/june/parkinsons-robot
Researchers at the University of Leicester have created the world’s first artificial intelligence system capable of detecting Parkinson’s disease.
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Environment scientists close in on ‘golden spike’ to define Anthropocene
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/may/anthropocene-berlin
Leicester researchers searching for a ‘golden spike’ to formally define humanity’s current geological period – and acknowledge human impact on our...
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Computer scientist scoops international awards
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/ciso-excellence
A Leicester computer scientist has been presented with a pair of international awards for her work in cybersecurity.
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What do grasshoppers eat? It’s not just grass! New Leicester research shows similarities with mammal teeth like never before
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/march/grasshopper-mandibles
New research led by palaeobiologists at the University of Leicester has identified startling similarities between the mouths of grasshoppers and...
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Geologists uncover ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for precious metals in Earth’s crust
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/goldilocks-zone
Leicester research has identified a new ‘Goldilocks Zone’ in the Earth’s crust which could provide metals vital to the green revolution.
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New strategic partnership to explore four-dimensional first order controls on nickel mineral systems
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/bhp-ev-metals
Researchers at the University of Leicester have signed a major research agreement with BHP, one of the world’s largest mining companies, to...
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Britain’s largest ‘Sea Dragon’ discovered in Rutland
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/rutland-sea-dragon
The fossilised remains of Britain’s largest ichthyosaur, colloquially known as a ‘Sea Dragon’, has been discovered at the Rutland Water Nature...
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Leicester alumni recognised in New Year Honours 2022
https://le.ac.uk/news/2022/january/new-year-honours
Outstanding achievements by University of Leicester alumni have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours List for 2022.
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Fossil study sheds light on ancient water-to-land transition
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/december/ostracod
Palaeobiologists have uncovered the earliest evidence of a major group of marine animals making the transition to estuaries, more than 400 million...
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Tectonic shift in Southern Ocean caused dramatic ancient cooling event
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/november/antarctica-tectonics
New research has shed light on a sudden cooling event 34 million years ago, which contributed to formation of the Antarctic ice sheets.