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Supercomputer models cloud microphysics

April 11, 2018
News
An international group of researchers have for the first time accurately calculated the effects of aerosols on clouds in a climate model.The team lead by researchers from the Advanced Institute...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental
Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Mosquito larva

April 5, 2018
Insight
This image of Mosquito larva gave Charles Krebs of Issaquah in Washington image of distinction in the 43rd annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.
Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences
Biological Sciences, Biology, Environment, Focal Point
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Is there a risk in being a beach bum?

March 19, 2018
Feature
A recent study looking at the gut bacteria of surfers has given good reason for concern over the potential harm that resistant bacteria in natural environments pose to human health....
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environment, In Depth
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Adventures of a volcano whisperer

March 16, 2018
Insight
From bandits at dawn to lost airships, not to mention live volcanoes _– the life of an intrepid volcanologist is not for the faint hearted. Here, Professor Tamsin Mather reflects...
Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Energy, Environment, Interviews
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Race to study mysterious marine ecosystem

March 8, 2018
News
A team of scientists, led by the British Antarctic Survey is bound for Antarctica to investigate a mysterious marine ecosystem that’s been hidden beneath an Antarctic ice shelf for up...
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Small particles lead to big storms

February 19, 2018
News
Even the tiniest of particles from human emissions can fuel powerful storms and influence weather and crops much more than previously thought, according to new research.The study, published in Science,...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental
Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences
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Time to go at full charge?

February 19, 2018
Feature
Li-ion batteries rule the world of mobile devices, however, they are far from perfect. To fully understand how to achieve higher capacity and longer lasting life needs nothing less than...
Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Energy, Environment, In Depth
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Exploding stars have a link to climate change

January 22, 2018
News
Cosmic rays from supernovae can influence Earth's cloud cover and thereby climate according to new research from a team from Denmark.The study reveals how atmospheric ions, produced by the energetic...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Physics & Engineering
Astrophysics, Atmospheric Chemistry, Atmospheric Sciences
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Plastic (not so) fantastic

January 11, 2018
Insight
Microplastic pollution of the oceans is a deadly ecological problem, yet oddly we cant find 99% of it. Can the “lost” plastic be found with a dye normally associated with...
Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Energy, Environment, Interviews, Materials, Materials Science
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Best of both worlds

January 11, 2018
Feature
As we spew increasingly varied chemicals into the environment, the ability to detect contaminants in water is becoming a task more vital than ever. But, as we move towards systems...
Earth & Environmental
Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environment, In Depth
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