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Theory on ancient Earth’s atmosphere challenged
May 23, 2016
An international team of scientists are challenging the theory that ancient Earth’s atmosphere was low in oxygen.
Study offers hope for cleaning radioactive water
April 22, 2016
US scientists have discovered a new chemical method to immobilise uranium in contaminated groundwater, which could result in better ways to improve water remediation at old nuclear sites.
New idea could dig Earth out of trouble
April 15, 2016
Another use has been found for farm soil – isolating carbon dioxide and reducing global warming.
Ocean acidification’s effect on coral confirmed
April 1, 2016
Scientists have managed to prove ocean acidification is slowing the growth of coral reefs around the world.
First ‘real world’ carbon sea storage test
March 3, 2016
A deep water controlled experiment to assess the safety of offshore carbon capture and storage is to be launched.
Ice melt to cause higher sea levels
February 17, 2016
If Antarctica ice melts due to warming oceans, global sea levels could rise three metres, according to UK scientists.
Carbon and sugar tax could ‘significantly’ improve population health
February 16, 2016
Health benefits could be achieved by both a carbon and sugar tax on food and drink in the UK, according to Oxford scientists.
Nature not solely to blame for severe droughts
February 15, 2016
Drought researchers and managers must include human activity when looking at severe droughts, according to scientists from the University of Birmingham.
Antarctic fungi survive Martian conditions
February 11, 2016
Antarctic fungi have spent 18 months on the ISS, managing to survive under Mars-like conditions.
Food allergies better understood
February 10, 2016
Scientists have taken a step closer to explaining food allergies, especially those in children.
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