Peatlands project wins prestigious ERC grant
A project studying the impact of climate change on peatlands has won a prestigious Synergy Grant from the European Research...
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Devon’s elite attempts to “police” patriotism during World War One had limited success, research shows
Rich and powerful Devonians attempted to “police” patriotism during World War One because they were dismayed by an indifferent response...
Solar radiation modification could reduce global temperatures but is no substitute for reducing emissions, says Royal Society
Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally,...
Myths about rapid spread of the Black Death influenced by single “literary tale”, experts show
Myths about how the Black Death travelled quickly across Asia, ravaging Silk Route communities, date back to a single fourteenth-century...
Agreement renewal strengthens research, education and patient benefits in Cornwall
A partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has been renewed, strengthening a...
How might Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ affect British Isles’ weather?
How might Arctic sea-ice loss affect the British Isles’ weather? That is the question a team of researchers from the...
Legal flexibility helps UNESCO Biospheres boost nature conservation and human wellbeing, study shows
The legal flexibility associated with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves has helped communities to become more involved in conservation, new analysis shows....
‘Resilience Science Must-Knows’: Landmark report shows how decision makers can manage global crises
As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience – the ability to live...
Cities have unique opportunity to curb emissions as clean technologies become cheaper
Cities can drastically curb emissions as clean technologies become cheaper, according to a new report from C40 Cities, Arup and...