It’s a truism among oceanographers that there is more accurate mapping of the surface of the Moon and Mars than of the deep-ocean floor.
New Eruption in the Bismarck Sea
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Replacement ‘Climate-Friendly’ Car Refrigerant Linked to Rising Forever Chemical Pollution in Europe
A newer ‘climate-friendly’ refrigerant used in car air conditioning systems, may already be a significant, and possibly dominant, source of a ‘forever chemical’ pollutant across Europe, according to a new University of Bristol-led study.
A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea
The Black Sea sits at the boundary between Europe and Asia and connects to the Mediterranean Sea via a chain of waterways.
Decades-Long Study Finds 'Stable' Soil Carbon Degrades
After nearly four decades, the world’s longest-running soil warming experiment is revealing a surprising result: even ‘stable’ carbon in forest soils can break down as temperatures rise, releasing more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere.
Plants Switch Immediately Under High Light
Plants do not wait hours to respond to intense sunlight—they react within minutes.
Scientists Uncover Genetic Clues From a Tumour-Prone Reptile That Could Advance Cancer Research
A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, suggests a pet gecko with an unusually high risk of tumours may be a promising model for understanding how cancer develops and spreads.
