Life goes on for marine ecosystems after cataclysmic mass extinction
One of the largest global mass extinctions did not fundamentally change marine ecosystems, scientists have found.
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Drilling into the mysteries of seismic activity
An international expedition aims to better understand seismic activity through samples collected from one of the most geologically active areas in Europe.
Mass extinctions helped to shape animal evolution
Past mass extinctions may have the potential to guide modern conservation efforts, according to a new study.
Novel material keeps itself germ-free
Scientists have developed a novel weapon in the battle against deadly hospital-acquired infections – a textile that disinfects itself.
New insight into our climate future
Limiting the increase in global average temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is still geophysically possible, but requires more ambitious emission reductions, say scientists.
Millions of microbes are on the move
The mass movement of humans and animals is significantly affecting the distribution of essential microorganisms, scientists warn.
Warning on downstream effects of glacial meltwater
Researchers have called for urgent global action to address the effects of rapidly shrinking glaciers on ecosystems further downstream.
Greenland ice flow likely to speed up
New seismic surveys are challenging the view that recent slowdowns in Greenland’s ice flow will continue in the long term.
Tracking the giant Antarctic iceberg
The largest remaining ice shelf on the Antarctic Peninsula lost nearly 10% of its area when an iceberg four times the size of London broke free earlier this month.
Scrutinising sugary drink interventions
An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people’s habits but warns they cannot be the only way to cut consumption.