Dr Sarah Duddigan at the University of Reading is working alongside scientists across the globe who are using tea bags to help predict future changes in climate. They’re not reading…Read More >
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Boom in space tourism threatens to boost the amounts of space junk and climate emissions
Commercial companies are increasingly becoming involved in transporting astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), as well as other activities in orbit. Some, such as Houston-based Axiom Space, eventually want…Read More >
Modelling city structure for improved urban representations in weather and climate models
Urban areas are home to an increasingly large proportion of the world’s population, with more people living in cities than rural areas since 2007. These large population densities mean more…Read More >
Forests v farmland: what the world would look like if we allocated all our land in the optimal way
What would the world look like if we could decide – globally and collectively – to allocate all our land in the optimal way? Where would we grow food and…Read More >
How we are raising awareness about the importance of millets for health, heritage and food security
2023 is the International Year of Millets, focusing attention on initiatives by national governments and development organisations to promote this important crop. In this blog, Grady Walker, Co-lead of the…Read More >
Research reveals who’s been hit hardest by global warming in their lifetime – and the answer may surprise you
Earth is warming and the signs of climate change are everywhere. We’ve seen it in the past few weeks as temperatures hit record highs around the world – both in…Read More >
Why there are fewer insects on UK farms than there were a century ago – and how to restore them
Insect populations are declining worldwide at a rate of almost 1% per year. This decline is alarming. Insects play a crucial role in pollinating crops, controlling crop pests and maintaining soil…Read More >
Aviation turbulence soared by up to 55% as the world warmed – new research
Turbulence on flights isn’t most people’s idea of fun. Drinks start wobbling, hearts start racing and even rational minds start to wonder whether the aircraft can cope. But for the many…Read More >
