Large amounts of the potent greenhouse gas methane are being released from an Icelandic glacier, scientists have discovered.
Environment
Nov 20, 2018
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Overreliance on promises of new technology to solve climate change is enabling delay, say researchers from Lancaster University.
Environment
Apr 20, 2020
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Talking like a woman at online TED Talks is being "uniquely rewarded" with more views according to researchers, who say female language style is an "underappreciated but highly effective tool for social influence".
Social Sciences
Dec 16, 2020
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Global computing could be responsible for a greater share of greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought and these emissions will continue to rise significantly unless action is taken, a new study highlights.
Environment
Sep 10, 2021
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A major drought and forest fires in the Amazon rainforest killed billions of trees and plants and turned one of the world's largest carbon sinks into one of its biggest polluters.
Ecology
Jul 19, 2021
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A combination of climate change, extreme weather and pressure from local human activity is causing a collapse in global biodiversity and ecosystems across the tropics, new research shows.
Ecology
Jan 27, 2020
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Scientists have discovered for the first time that invasive rats on tropical islands are affecting the territorial behavior of fish on surrounding coral reefs.
Plants & Animals
Jan 5, 2023
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A newly discovered species of diatom, a microscopic creature that is key to the health of the planet, is named after a Lancaster professor.
Plants & Animals
May 17, 2016
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33
The very design features that make Bitcoin technology appealing to its users are also weaknesses being exploited for the theft of the cryptocurrency – new research reveals.
Internet
May 17, 2017
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The magic of Treasure Island, complete with swashbuckling pirates and buried gold, is captured in a pioneering project, created by a Lancaster University team, which brings gaming and textual worlds together to re-engage ...
Software
Jul 30, 2018
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