“This really is a previously unrecognised phenomenon” – Dr Simone Scaringi, Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy, at Durham University
Unique Phenomenon of White Dwarf Switching Off & On Observed
Climate change reducing Earth’s albedo
According to a new study the ability of the Earth to reflect solar radiation back into space has been decreasing significantly over the last two decades.
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Computers: ‘Brain Inspired’
“Brain-inspired computing offers an intriguing and radically different approach that is remarkably power efficient. Focusing on a centre of excellence in this area is timely.”- Professor Woods
Beginners Astronomy: Asteroid Resources
The mineral resources of the asteroids will be of great importance in the future
Plastic Threat to our Seas
“This study shows how the microplastic pollution crisis is threatening biodiversity more than is currently recognised.”
Earth’s natural carbon sinks: #Climatechange
Earth’s vast habitats from the poles to the equator have robust capacity to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere due to previously undiscovered rock nitrogen weathering reactions that distribute natural fertilizers around the world.
Willow As A Feed For Livestock: Pioneering Research
Researching the use of willow tree leaves to make farming more carbon-neutral is being undertaken by the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast.
Plant Focus: Roots
We rarely see the roots of plants, not the whole length of them anyway, because they’re doing their job for the plant mainly under the ground.
Assessing the potential of micro-organisms derived from the marine environment
MARBLES is a £6.37 million (€7.5 million), 5-year project that will develop new methods for the sustainable collection and use of biological resources from marine environments and assess their commercial potential.
Following The OIS Festival
For anyone who missed the 2021 Orkney International Science Festival, fear not, for the talks are available online.
