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Wasps may hold the secret to slowing down the ageing process
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/july/wasp-aging-leicester-biological
Scientists at the University of Leicester have discovered that jewel wasps can slow down their biological rate of ageing
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UK scientists generate electricity from rare element to power future space missions
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/may/03-americium-electricity-space-power
Experts have generated electricity from a rare chemical element for the first time which may mean future space missions can be powered for up to 400 years.
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EO Detective in Lockdown
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/04/23/eo-detective-in-lockdown/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 23 April 2021 Catherine Fitzsimons, our NCEO Outreach Officer , describes the legacy of an outreach project from NCEO at the University of Leicester.
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Leicester Discovery International Summer Programme
https://le.ac.uk/cite/eltu/short-courses/summer/study/discovery
The Leicester Discovery International Summer Programme is aimed at students of all disciplines who wish to experience a taste of studying at a British university whilst learning about life in the UK and improving their English and academic skills.
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The Marc Fitch House
https://le.ac.uk/english-local-history/about/marc-fitch-house
The Centre for English Local History is based at the Marc Fitch House. Read more about the Centre's premises and facilities, which includes the Marc Fitch Fund library.
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Foundations of Cybersecurity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2025/co7099
Module code: CO7099 How can computer systems defend themselves against network attacks? How can we ensure that our data has not been tampered with, or disclosed without our consent? How can we be sure of the identity of the party whom we are communicating...
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Foundations of Cybersecurity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2026/co7099
Module code: CO7099 How can computer systems defend themselves against network attacks? How can we ensure that our data has not been tampered with, or disclosed without our consent? How can we be sure of the identity of the party whom we are communicating...
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Foundations of Cybersecurity
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/co7099
Module code: CO7099 How can computer systems defend themselves against network attacks? How can we ensure that our data has not been tampered with, or disclosed without our consent? How can we be sure of the identity of the party whom we are communicating...
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Children learn money skills in new project
https://le.ac.uk/news/2015/september/children-learn-money-using-skills-in-new-project
Children as young as two-years-old are being encouraged to learn about maths through a project led by the University and involving local schools and nurseries.
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Saturday 5th August Landing Sequence
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/2012/08/06/saturday-5th-august-landing-sequence/
Posted by jbridges in Mars Science Laboratory Blog on August 6, 2012 10.15 pm. Cruise stage separation successful. Spin down of the aeroshell successful. Nominal ‘heartbeat’ tones from Curiosity. 5.4 km/s and speeding up 6 minutes from atmospheric entry.