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Extra 100 million years before Earth saw permanent oxygen rise

Published
31 March 2021
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Global
Environment

The permanent rise of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere, which fundamentally changed the subsequent nature of Earth’s habitability, occurred much later than thought, according to new research.

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‘Creating possibilities and giving hope’: on the GCRF frontline

Published
25 March 2021
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Be Curious
University
Society & Politics
Science
Arts & Culture
Health
Global

UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.

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Reliably measuring microplastics released during laundry

Published
10 March 2021
Categories
Environment
Science

The first test method that can reliably measure the amount of small plastic particles released from textiles during domestic laundering has been developed by scientists.

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New £10m research centre for greener global finance

Published
15 February 2021
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Working with business
Policy Leeds
Business & Economy

The UK is investing £10 million in a new national green finance research centre that will advise lenders, investors and insurers.