How past climate clues can help predict the future

How past climate clues can help predict the future

How past climate clues can help predict the future We all know the climate is changing but predicting what this means for weather systems is no easy matter. Professor Zhengyu Liu and Dr Bette Otto-Bliesner are using state-of-the-art computer models to delve into our...
Making X-rays safer – and more efficient

Making X-rays safer – and more efficient

Making X-rays safer – and more efficient Although incredibly useful to detect a wide range of conditions, from broken bones to decaying teeth, an X-ray or a CT scan carries a certain amount of risk. Worried about the high levels of radiation exposure during...
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...