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Student study investigates how lasers can control lightning
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/august/student-study-investigates-how-lasers-can-control-lightning
Physics students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy have investigated the possibility of inducing, directing and controlling lightning strikes using lasers.
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As China opens the worlds longest glassbottomed bridge researcher highlights how glass was a symbol of power to ancient cultures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/august/as-china-opens-the-worlds-longest-glass-bottomed-bridge-researcher-highlights-how-glass-was-a-2018symbol-of-power2019-to-ancient-cultures
Last weekend, the world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge opened to visitors in central China, connecting two mountain cliffs in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province.
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From Peking to Paris for SCAD research
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/from-pekin-to-paris-for-scad-research
Paul Rivlin, a supporter of our University, is embarking on the five week Endurance Rally Association Challenge, driving a 1935 Alvis Silver Eagle from Peking to Paris to raise money towards Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) research at the University.
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Expert opinions cover childbirth and the media Junos goals and Theresa May
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-opinions-cover-childbirth-and-the-media-junos-goals-and-theresa-may
Dr Ranjana Das from the Department of Media and Communication has written an article for Think: Leicester discussing why we need to look at childbirth and the media, and the 'Birth Stories' project she is involved in.
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Expert comment Terror attack in France
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/july/expert-comment-terror-attack-in-france
Dr Simon Bennett (pictured) from the University of Leicester Civil Safety and Security Unit has commented on the recent terror attack in Nice, France. He said: “In recent months there have been several attacks against aviation interests, including airports.
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Supply of GPs and detection of hypertension in England associated with premature mortality rates
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/supply-of-gps-and-detection-of-hypertension-in-england-associated-with-premature-mortality-rates
General practitioner numbers appear to have a small but important influence on premature mortality rates in England, according to research led by Professor Richard Baker from the Department of Health Sciences.
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Celebrated author to present reasoned outlook at lecture
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/celebrated-author-to-present-reasoned-outlook-at-lecture
Celebrated author and philosopher AC Grayling is to discuss the role of rationality and reason in the formation of our views and opinions during a public lecture in Seminar Room 324 of the Ken Edwards Building on Thursday 25 February starting from 6:00pm.
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Spring flower viewing made annual event at Botanic Garden
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/february/spring-flower-viewing-made-annual-event-at-botanic-garden
The success of Crocus Weekends at the Botanic Garden has now led to it becoming an annual fixture in the Garden calendar. On Sundays 28 February and March 6, visitors can sample the delights of the flowers as well as refreshments in the 16-acre picturesque garden in Oadby.
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Research suggests exercise counteracts sitting time
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/april/research-suggests-exercise-counteracts-sitting-time
Office workers can stave off health problems associated with sitting down all day by regularly exercising, a new study from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has found.
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Recycle a cycle and help those in need
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/may/recycle-a-cycle-and-help-those-in-need
Our Environment Team is encouraging staff, students and the general public to do their bit to cut waste while also helping those in need by recycling bicycles.