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Last tree standing …can evolution endure?

April 15, 2016
Climate change and pollution threaten biodiversity and human society alike. But can evolution keep up?

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.

Earthworm threatens diversity

February 8, 2016
The earthworm may threaten plant diversity in ecosystems, according to Canadian researchers.

Coasts key for ‘garbage patch’ clean up

January 26, 2016
The best way to clean up plastic waste in the ocean is to place plastic collectors near coasts, according to scientists from Imperial College.

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