Tackling climate change through local investment
A nationwide scheme has been launched to help tackle climate change by encouraging residents to invest in their local councils.
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Life from vents
UK researchers explore hydrothermal vents for potential clues about the evolution of animal life in extreme environments.
Strengthening research ties with Africa
The University is to be part of a new Africa-UK research collaboration, to identify ways the continent can produce enough food to feed its growing population.
Rock dust on croplands could draw two billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere
A major new study shows adding rock dust to farmland could remove the carbon dioxide equivalent of more than the current total emissions from global aviation and shipping combined.
The global abundance of palm trees
A major study has conducted the first global assessment of palm tree numbers to better understand tropical forest diversity and reduce uncertainty about carbon balance in these ecosystems.
Earth's magnetic field changes faster than previously thought
A new study reveals that changes in the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field may take place 10 times faster than previously thought.
Gold mining restricts Amazon rainforest recovery
Gold mining significantly limits the regrowth of Amazon forests, greatly reducing their ability to accumulate carbon, according to a new study.
Shelling out for dinner – dolphins learn foraging skills from peers
A new study demonstrates for the first time that dolphins can learn foraging techniques outside the mother-calf bond – showing that they have a similar cultural nature to great apes.
Scientists’ warning on affluence
Technology is not the silver bullet for mitigating and solving the many global environmental issues the world is facing, scientists warn.
Elusive bird to inspire new works
New and exclusive works from award-winning writers and artists will be launched every day this week, inspired by a mysterious nocturnal bird.