Mars once had warm water that may have supported life

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 19:08

Evidence of sufficiently warm water on Mars provides proof that the Red Planet could have supported life, a research suggests.

Fruit ripening protein discovered

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 19:43

Scientists have discovered a protein that ripens fruits early and could boost their value and sales dramatically.

Novel project uses papyrus to protect Kenyan lake

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 12:20

A novel project comprising floating islands of recycled plastic bottles and papyrus plants will help protect the ecosystems of Naivasha, a renowned lake in Rift Valley, Kenya.

King Richard III’s skeleton `may have been found`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 17:28

The University of Leicester has been leading the archaeological search for the burial place of King Richard III with Leicester City Council, in association with the Richard III Society.

UK expert to study slum tourism in India?

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 18:49

The growing phenomenon of rich tourists visiting slums in Mumbai and elsewhere for entertainment mainly sparked off by movie 'Slumdog Millionaire' is the subject of a new study at the University of Leicester.

Easter egg may have come from dinosaur

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 12:40

Not all Easter eggs come from the same ‘parent’ species as a few could be from dinosaurs, including a new species from the Pyrenees, a new study has suggested.

Now, a new theory on size of black holes!

Last Updated: Saturday, March 24, 2012, 13:02

Planetary scientists have come up with a new theory on the size of black holes -- claiming some of them have no "table manners".

A UK town hosts the largest Diwali outside India?

Last Updated: Thursday, October 27, 2011, 20:57

Local residents in Leicester insist the town hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside India.

Leicester sack Eriksson as manager – Reports

Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 23:54

English championship club Leicester City have sacked former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, British newspapers reported

Man City sink gallant Leicester in FA Cup replay

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 08:20

Manchester City survived some jitters to beat Leicester City 4-2 in FA Cup third round replay.

Mandaric steps in to save Sheffield Wednesday

Last Updated: Monday, November 29, 2010, 21:24

English League One (third division) club Sheffield Wednesday have been saved from the threat of administration after they were bought by a group led by Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric on Monday.