Jan 21st, 2022
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The UK’s new polar research ship has made its London debut in Greenwich today in support of the UK Presidency of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26). RRS Sir Read more…
Jan 19th, 2022
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‘Eco-friendly’ LED streetlights are even more harmful for insect populations than the traditional sodium bulbs they are replacing, a NERC-funded study has shown. The negative impacts of light pollution on Read more…
Jan 19th, 2022
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The Arctic Station in Ny-Ålesund, Svalbard in Norway, the UK’s permanent Arctic research facility, has celebrated its 30 years anniversary this week. The facility continues to undertake critical research into Read more…
Jan 19th, 2022
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A diverse group of members of the public, including those from under-represented communities, are helping to shape NERC’s healthy environment research priorities. Between December 2020 and July 2021, 95 participants Read more…
Dec 4th, 2020
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The untapped reservoir of hot water beneath UK cities could provide green energy for millions of homes. A pilot scheme in Cardiff shows that it is possible to heat buildings Read more…
Dec 4th, 2020
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In November 2019 and February 2020, severe floods wreaked havoc across much of the UK. Given the huge costs to people’s lives and livelihoods caused by floods, one may wonder Read more…
Oct 1st, 2018
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Scientists have discovered that mammals successfully evolved over the years by getting smaller in size. The origin of modern mammals can be traced back more than 200 million years to Read more…
Oct 1st, 2018
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Dr Nicola Masey has found that a new system can accurately model air quality in large cities like London in minutes, within five metres of any given location using just Read more…
Aug 3rd, 2018
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Scientists flew through the plumes of smoke rising from the Greater Manchester moor fires to sample pollution levels. Operating the UK’s specially-adapted research aircraft, a team of NERC-funded scientists have Read more…
Aug 3rd, 2018
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An innovative monitoring scheme could provide a better understanding of the factors that impact on the size and health of honeybee populations, and on honey yields. As part of its Read more…
