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Super-eruptions - not quite so super?

One of the Earth's deadliest threats may be more common than we thought

Rapid climate change ruled out ice age trees

Trees unable to get foothold in rapidly fluctuating climate

Ancient water could hold clues to life on Mars

Billion-year-old pockets of water, discovered deep underground

Calculate your nitrogen footprint

New tool for greener lifestyles

Rapid climate change ruled out ice age trees

Ancient water could hold clues to life on Mars

Calculate your nitrogen footprint

Super-eruptions - not quite so super?

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Super-eruptions - not quite so super?

17 May 2013

It turns out that one of the deadliest hazards the Earth can throw at us may happen more often than we thought. New work in Yellowstone could radically change our understanding of these events, with implications not just for those living nearby but also for global climate.

Ken Collins with marine iguana

Repelling invaders

How to protect the unique wildlife of the Galapagos from invaders.

10 May 2013


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Birch trees on the tundra

Rapid climate change ruled out ice age trees

Trees unable to get foothold in rapidly fluctuating climate.

17 May 2013

Mars Express satellite image of the Valles Marineris, Mars

Ancient water could hold clues to life on Mars

Billion-year-old pockets of water, discovered deep underground.

15 May 2013

Wind turbine generator on house roof

Where to put your wind turbine

The latest UK wind map may reveal if your home is suitable.

14 May 2013

Disappearing ice

Recent ice-melt in the Antarctica Peninsula

Ice cores drilled from Antarctica reveal dangerous melting.

30 April 2013