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Organismal contributions to changing climate
Zachary Senwo, PhD Professor, explores how organismal contributions can be used in the search for climate change solutions
IPCC: Climate change policies are nothing without social justice
The new IPCC report describes the financial commitment of high carbon-emitting countries – but are climate change policies enough to support justice and stop the crisis?
The reality of carbon capture utilisation technology
Carbon capture technology is mostly marketed as a beneficial solution to the emission crisis, yet the technology in reality uses too much energy.
Biology: Helping nature fight back against mass extinction
Nigel Whittle FRSB – Head of Medical & Healthcare at Plextek, describes the importance of helping nature fight back against mass extinction
Scientists find new type of star covered with carbon and oxygen
A group of astronomers from the University of La Plata and Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics found a new type of star - covered in the by-product of helium burning.
Lowest-income populations face 40% more exposure to heat waves
Rising global temperatures are creating imminent heat waves, which are set to impact poorer populations more substantially than wealthier ones.
Researchers create six step guide to improve global water quality
The University of Waterloo have created six steps to improve water quality, address nitrogen pollution and examine nitrogen legacies.
Scientists find potential “habitable zone” near dead star
An international team has found what could be a planet with one billion years of "habitable zone" time left.
Subtropics of East Asia grow colder due to warmer Arctic winters
Arctic winters are getting steadily warmer due to climate change, resulting in temperature changes in the subtropics of East Asia
Only 15% of coastal areas are still intact, globally
Only 15% of coastal areas around the world remain intact, according to research findings that highlight the need for rehabilitation and conservation.
How structural geologists help forecast volcanic eruptions
Craig Magee, NERC Independent Research Fellow at the University of Leeds illustrates the important role of structural geology in improving volcano forecasting.
Paris Agreement targets are yet to protect coral reefs
The Paris Agreement limited global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which still has devastating impacts for coral reefs – remaining on track for coral degeneration.
40% of undiscovered tree species will be found in South America
According to new data, there are 73,274 different species of tree on Earth - with another 9,186 still to be discovered.
Forged in fire: The environmental health risks of wildfires
Here, Pamela J. Lein discusses the environmental health risks of wildfires.
Social distancing could protect trees from environmental disasters
Research suggests less crowded trees have higher chances of survival after fire, insect infestation and the ongoing march of climate change.
AI models of dinosaur fossils advance image segmentation process
Three embryonic skulls of dinosaurs, found in the Gobi Desert, have been segmented with an AI process through CT scanning technology – which better preserves dinosaur remains
Looking through time with the James Webb Space telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has arrived at its new home and is preparing to calibrate its mirrors and start collecting data on the universe
Reversing destruction of biodiversity should be top priority
Over 50 experts say reversing biodiversity loss will take take more than placing protection on land and sea zones.
Scientists warn Sixth Mass Extinction of global biodiversity is possible
Experts warn that a Sixth Mass Extinction is potentially underway, with human activities threatening species extinction.
Upper ocean temperatures break records for sixth year
Earth’s oceans are hotter than ever with accumulated heat in the upper ocean at record levels, breaking the temperature record for a sixth consecutive year.
