by Admin | Mar 25, 2021 | Articles
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...
by Admin | Mar 25, 2021 | Articles
What if we can produce sustainable lubricants from renewable biowaste? Professor Basudeb Saha is Founder and President of RiKarbon, a company that produces cost-competitive and environmentally sustainable products. A large part of his team’s research is focused on the...
by Admin | Mar 23, 2021 | Articles
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...
by Admin | Mar 18, 2021 | Articles
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...
by Admin | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles
Did you this read right? Reading is perhaps the most complex skill we learn; it involves turning intricate sequences of symbols into something coherent inside our head. Dr Jonathan Grainger of the Cognitive Psychology Lab, French National Centre for Scientific...
by Admin | Mar 11, 2021 | Articles
Climate modelling: predicting the future of the planet The Earth’s climate is changing due to greenhouse gas emissions resulting from human activity. Being able to predict these changes is crucial for preparing for their effects and for providing the motivation needed...
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