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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
Rhamphorhynchus muensteri, flying close to the water surface to grab soft-bodied cephalopods such as Plesioteuthis subovata. Artwork by C Klug and Beat Scheffold.|An incredible fossil brought to light in a new research paper reveals the feeding habits of extinct flying reptiles.
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The Plight of the Mandatory Volunteer Worker
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/business/2015/06/03/the-plight-of-the-mandatory-volunteer-worker/
Posted by Vanessa Beck in School of Business Blog on June 3, 2015 Lecturer in Employment Studies at the School, Vanessa Beck , considers the economic implications of the legal expectations placed on the contemporary unemployed The social security and support infrastructure...
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jbridges: Page 24
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/mars/author/jbridges/page/24/
This blog is a record of my experiences and work during the Mars Science Laboratory mission, from the preparation, landing on August 5th 2012 Pacific Time, and onwards...I will also post updates about our other Mars work on meteorites, ExoMars and new missions.
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Conversations With… Dr Beatriz Sanchez-Cano
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/07/23/conversations-with-dr-beatriz-sanchez-cano/
Posted by ejb71 in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 23 July 2021 Dr Beatriz Sanchez-Cano is a PostDoctoral Research Associate within the School of Physics and Astronomy and studies Mars’ Plasma.
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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 planet – have announced a major step in their analysis at an international conference today (Wednesday).
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Turi King returns to our screens with DNA Family Secrets
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/september/dna-family-secrets
Professor of Genetics Turi King returns to our screens on September 27th on BBC Two at 9pm for another heart wrenching series of DNA Family Secrets
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Thought piece: The problem with Apollo
https://le.ac.uk/news/2019/july/17-problem-with-apollo
Apollo 11 launches Apollo 11 launches| As the 50th anniversary of the landing of Apollo 11 on the lunar surface approaches, Dr Bleddyn Bowen, Lecturer in International Relations, School of History, Politics and International Relations, discusses the problems with Apollo.
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Bing Ji
https://le.ac.uk/people/bing-ji
The academic profile of Dr Bing Ji, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Leicester
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Cutting for Stone: Perception and Comfort in Patient-Centred Care
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/sapphire/2016/03/14/cutting-for-stone/
A review of Abraham Verghese's 2009 novel 'Cutting for Stone' which examines the novel's presentation of the importance of observation skills and compassionate care.
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Degree apprenticeship for next generation of space engineers lifts off at Education Secretary visit
https://le.ac.uk/news/2023/july/space-apprenticeship-minister
University of Leicester co-designed a first-of-a-kind degree apprenticeship to launch an exciting career in space engineering, announced during a visit by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan to Space Park Leicester on Thursday 13 July