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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.
Volcanic event responsible for Jurassic Period ice age
January 8, 2016
Scientists have uncovered the reason behind an ice age that took place around 170 million years ago – a large-scale volcanic event.
New species of dinosaur found in Spain
December 22, 2015
A new ‘sail-backed’ dinosaur is reported to have been found by Spanish scientists in Morella, Castellón.
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