Avalanche of papers could erode trust in science
A rapid rise in the number of academic articles being published could undermine public trust in science, researchers have warned....
Alex Morrison
India can become a world leader in green hydrogen – if it connects industry to the grid
Grid-connected green hydrogen and ammonia can help India meet its growing energy demand and clean energy targets, according to new...
Rivers contain hidden sinks and sources of microplastics
Significant quantities of microplastic particles are being trapped in riverbed sediments or carried through the air along major river systems,...
Clever lapwings use cover to hide in plain sight
Ground-nesting birds called lapwings use the shape of their nests and surroundings to hide from predators, new research shows. Many...
How much will climate change destabilise the carbon cycle?
A new project will assess how much the natural carbon cycle could be destabilised by climate change. The rate of...
Electric vehicles to pass two thirds of global car sales by 2030
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are on track to meet or outpace even the most ambitious net-zero timelines and could...
Climate change undermines nearly all Sustainable Development Goals
At the half-time point of the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the science is clear – the planet is...
Jackdaws switch friends to gain food – but stick with family
Jackdaws ditch old friends and make new ones if it helps them get rewards – but stick with family through...
Exeter centre enabling switch from diesel engines
University of Exeter engineers are working to replace diesel engines with zero-carbon alternatives on roads, rails and at sea. While...