Gas-guzzling bacteria could help fight global warming
A new species of bacteria discovered living in one of the most extreme environments on Earth could yield a tool in the fight against global warming. In a paper published today in the prestigious...
View ArticleReduced ice cover causes rise in Arctic sea temperature
Record-breaking amounts of ice-free water have deprived the Arctic of more of its natural “sunscreen” than ever in recent summers. The effect is so pronounced that sea surface temperatures rose to 5 C...
View ArticleCoral reefs in danger from ocean acidification
Just a couple of quickies today: Stanford, CA — Carbon emissions from human activities are not just heating up the globe, they are changing the ocean’s chemistry. This could soon be fatal to coral...
View ArticleBritain to get even wetter.
Durham University is predicting that the UK, already famous for being a rather damp place, is likely to get moister still in the coming years. Expert predicts ‘Monsoon Britain’ Prepare for more floods...
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