Universities of Exeter and Khorfakkan sign new agreement to increase marine biology research and education
The University of Exeter has signed a significant new agreement with the University of Khorfakkan, designed to increase research and...
Environment
New temperatures in two thirds of key tropical forest
Two thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are experiencing new temperature conditions as our climate changes, research...
Threatened Pink Sea Fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time
A threatened species of UK coral has been bred for the first time in a UK aquarium, at the Horniman...
Climate report warns of escalating crisis & urges immediate action
Our planet’s worsening vital signs indicate a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and that “decisive action...
Antarctic ‘greening’ at dramatic rate
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows. The...
Latest research could enhance long range forecasting skill
New research has revealed that the impact of one of the world’s most influential global climate patterns is much more...
Oyster reefs once thrived along Europe’s coasts – now they’re gone
Oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe's coastline – but these complex ecosystems were destroyed over a century...
Cool roofs could have saved lives during London’s hottest summer
As many as 249 lives could have been saved in London during the 2018 record-setting hot summer had the city...
Vast ‘stranded assets’ if world continues investing in polluting industries
Continued investment in carbon-intensive industries will drastically increase the amount of “stranded assets” as the world moves to net-zero emissions,...