Using big data to map forests, tree by tree

Using big data to map forests, tree by tree

Using big data to map forests, tree by tree Tropical forests are made up of hundreds of tree species. Knowing what forests are made of at the individual tree level can unlock many secrets, not least how forests respond to the effects of climate change. Professor Tian...
What if raindrops could help us understand climate change?

What if raindrops could help us understand climate change?

What if raindrops could help us understand climate change? A raindrop falling onto the ocean seems like a simple event, but behind this, there is an incredibly complex sequence of physical processes. Dr Xinan Liu of the University of Maryland, USA, uses advanced...
Youth against racism

Youth against racism

Youth against racism The United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination takes place on the 21st March. It is a significant date. It was chosen because on this day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful...
Greenteens: unleashing teenagers’ eco-friendly behaviour

Greenteens: unleashing teenagers’ eco-friendly behaviour

Greenteens: unleashing teenagers’ eco-friendly behaviour Teenagers often feel passionately about environmental issues, but it can be hard to act on these concerns. Professor Sander Thomaes, from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, is leading an international...