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...
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...
Did you this read right?

Did you this read right?

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...
Climate modelling: predicting the future of the planet

Climate modelling: predicting the future of the planet

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...