World’s largest tropical peatland discovered in Congo swamps
A vast peatland in the Congo Basin has been mapped for the first time, revealing it to be the largest in the tropics.
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New study estimates frequency of volcanic eruptions
Holidaymakers concerned about fresh volcanic eruptions causing flight-disrupting ash clouds might be reassured by a study setting out the first reliable estimates of their frequency.
Satellites help discover a jet stream in the Earth’s core
A jet stream within the Earth’s molten iron core has been discovered by scientists using the latest satellite data that helps create an ‘x-ray’ view of the planet.
The climate-changing desert dust fertilising our oceans
The way in which man-made acids in the atmosphere interact with the dust that nourishes our oceans has been quantified by scientists for the first time.
Cocktail of drugs is polluting our rivers
A study suggests that pharmaceuticals are polluting our rivers more than pesticides.
Water solution programme to benefit Yorkshire economy by £50 million
A new £6 million project led by the University of Leeds is predicted to bring a £50 million benefit to the Yorkshire economy by reducing the costs and impact of water-related threats to the region.
Researchers uncover origin of atmospheric particles
In a study led by the University of Leeds, scientists have solved one of the most long-standing challenges in atmospheric science: to understand how particles are formed in the atmosphere.
Talks on the wild side
The President of Iceland gave a keynote address at the University of Leeds.
Report highlights urgent climate change risks for the UK
The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is needed, concludes a report published today.
Drought caused the Amazon to stop storing carbon
The most extensive land-based study of the effect of drought on Amazonian rainforests to date has shown that a recent drought completely shut down the Amazon Basin’s carbon sink.