Manchester-based Volcanologists have developed a method and camera that could help reduce the dangers, health risks and travel impacts of ash plumes during a volcanic eruption.
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Climate Change, Rising Sea Levels a Threat to Farmers in Bangladesh
Study: Salty soil drives changes in agriculture, migration.
Climate Change, Overharvesting May Doom a Pricey Parasite
Stanford researchers show how warmer winters and booming demand for one of the world’s most expensive medicinal species may hurt ecosystems and communities in the Himalayas.
Life Cycle of Sulphur Predicts Location of Valuable Minerals
A team of researchers from The University of Western Australia and two Canadian universities has applied a first-of-its-kind technique that measures the long-term life cycle of sulphur, helping to explain the preferential location of high-value mineral deposits at the edges of ancient continents.
Strong Indian Monsoons Steer Atlantic Hurricanes Towards Land
Strong monsoons in the Indian Ocean can induce easterly winds that push Atlantic Ocean hurricanes westward, increasing the likelihood they’ll make landfall in the Americas, according to new research.
Report Holds the Key to Tackling Climate Change
A report involving Western Australia scientists to help governments around the world tackle climate change will be presented at a public conference at The University of Western Australia on Thursday 1 November.