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New test could help preserve endangered gibbon populations
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/gibbons-twycross-genetic-endangered
A Leicester geneticist working with ape specialists at Twycross Zoo has developed a test which could help preserve highly vulnerable Gibbon populations from extinction
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Celebrating six decades of research in the Adrian Building and 40 Years of Genetic Fingerprinting – Public Event, October 11th
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/september/genetics-adrian-richard-iii-dna
To mark the forthcoming closure of the Adrian Building, the former Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences (GGCS) is hosting a public event on Saturday, October 11th, in Lecture Theatre 2 of the Sir Bob Burgess Building, Welford Road.
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Scientists deliver world-first lobster X-ray telescope mirror
https://le.ac.uk/news/2021/april/svom-satellite-lobster-mirror
Space scientists at the University of Leicester have delivered a completely new type of super-lightweight X-ray telescope mirror to study the greatest explosions in the Universe since the Big Bang.
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New BBC Radio 3 drama inspired by rare Joe Orton manuscript
https://le.ac.uk/news/2016/october/new-bbc-radio-3-drama-inspired-by-rare-joe-orton-manuscript
A rare and previously unpublished manuscript by playwright Joe Orton located within the Joe Orton Archive has inspired an upcoming BBC Radio 3 drama.
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John Evelyn and the war with the Dutch
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/specialcollections/2015/10/20/john-evelyn-and-the-war-with-the-dutch/
Posted by Margaret Maclean in Library Special Collections on October 20, 2015 Engraved portrait of John Evelyn by W. H. Worthington, from an original painting by Walker. From the Fairclough Collection, EP36, Box 3, p. 310.
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PhD Opportunities in Physics and Astronomy 2023
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2022/11/21/phd-opportunities-in-physics-and-astronomy-2023/
We are pleased to announce the launch of our PhD Studentship opportunities for 2023 across the School of Physics and Astronomy.
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AstRoSoc Success in the UKSEDS Satellite Design Competition – Mind Rover Matter
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/09/17/astrosoc-success-in-the-ukseds-satellite-design-competition-mind-rover-matter/
Congratulations to the Mind-Rover-Matter team for their success in the UKSEDs Satellite Design Competition with their satellite S.P.A.R.K.L.E.S., achieving 4th place in the competition.
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Leicester Awaits the Launch of Webb
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/01/29/leicester-awaits-the-launch-of-webb/
Posted by Physics & Astronomy in Physics and Astronomy Blog on 29 January 2021 University of Leicester scientists and engineers are involved in a major new space telescope, the most advanced observatory every built, scheduled for launch later this year from ESA’s...
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Earth observation images reveal extent of ferocious forest fires in Siberia
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/2021/09/04/earth-observation-images-reveal-extent-of-ferocious-forest-fires-in-siberia/
Stunning satellite images depicting the recent gigantic infernos that devastated one of the coldest areas on the planet have been released to mark Earth Observation Week (6-10 September).
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Physics and Astronomy Blog: Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in
https://staffblogs.le.ac.uk/physicsastronomy/page/2/
Showcasing the cutting-edge research and diverse scientific community in the School of Physics and Astronomy.