The complex plumbing system beneath volcanoes has been revealed in the clearest detail ever, marking a ‘major step forward’ in our understanding of how they are formed and behave.
Inside a Volcano
Diamonds and the deep carbon cycle
“When considering the fate of the element carbon and CO2, together with all their climatic connotations, it is easy to forget that they may end up back in the Earth’s mantle from which they once escaped to the surface. “
Worrying Trend in Big Butterfly Count’s 2020 Survey
It has seen a reduction in the average number of butterflies logged per count of -34% in comparison with 2019 .
Crap Matters !
Examining the contents of ancient toilets may not be every scientists dream job but for researchers into pre-industrial societies it may hold important evidence for our health today.
Hydrogen and Brittleness in Steel
Developing safe and cost-effective storage and transportation methods for hydrogen is essential but complicated given the interaction of hydrogen with structural materials.
Consumerism – Sustainable Orkney Conference
Food, products and tourism were three main topics in the first event of the Sustainable Conference in Orkney which for 2020 has moved online.
Monitoring ground motions with satellite radar
“By using artificially generated microwaves to illuminate the Earth’s surface it is possible to create images. “
SURF Autumn Events
SURF (Scotland’s Renewable Energy Forum) has planned a series of online events throughout Scotland from 20th of October to 3rd of November.
From Butts to Building Bricks
Researchers at RMIT University, Australia, have been working on developing bricks that use recycled cigarette butts in their composition.
Atlas of the Human Heart
The first atlas of human heart cells has been created.
