Mass extinctions helped to shape animal evolution
Past mass extinctions may have the potential to guide modern conservation efforts, according to a new study.
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601 results for 'global food and environment'
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.
University honorary degrees for 2017
Thirteen people will be presented with honorary degrees this year, recognising their achievements in a wide array of fields.
Making Leeds medieval: Knights, scholars and a famous throne
Sword-bearing knights, costumed dancers and a throne made famous by TV’s Game of Thrones all feature as part of an historical extravaganza held in Leeds.