Teams from the US and UK have successfully completed scientific fieldwork in one of the most remote and hostile areas of West Antarctica – coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the continent.
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Artificial Intelligence Helps Experts Forecast Icebergs
University of Sheffield experts use machine learning to predict seasonal iceberg numbers for the first time.
Wine Regions Could Shrink Dramatically With Climate Change Unless Growers Swap Varieties
Diversity is key to resilience, says new study.
Australian Wildfires Will Claim Victims Even After They’re Out
Harvard scientist suggests long-term exposure to smoke-filled air could lead to premature deaths.
British Carbon Tax Leads to 93% Drop in Coal-Fired Electricity
A tax on carbon dioxide emissions in Great Britain, introduced in 2013, has led to the proportion of electricity generated from coal falling from 40% to 3% over six years, according to research led by UCL.
Why Venice is Actually a Textbook Case for Flood Prevention
Despite the flooding in November, Venice has introduced a number of measures – though not all are complete – making it something of a textbook case for how to tackle coastal erosion.


