UK scientists have produced a comprehensive review of the latest research into drought including its impacts on people and the environment.
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Research Challenges Beliefs on Honeybee Insulation
Honeybees do not naturally insulate their colonies against the cold, according to new research by the University of Leeds.
Coastlines: Unsung Heroes in Hawaiʻi’s Rainfall Creation
Tiny aerosols, like sea salt, dust and ash, might be minuscule, but they play a giant role in shaping weather and climate.
Satellite Technology to Help Boost Food Security in East Africa
New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the University of Leeds to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation.
Future Floods: Global Warming Intensifies Heavy Rain – Even More Than Expected
The intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall increases exponentially with global warming, a new study finds.
Promising Salt for Heat Storage
Salt batteries can store summer heat to be used in winter, but which salt works best for the purpose?