Environment

Climate Scientist Challenges Errors in a US Government Report A leading climate scientist has disputed claims made in a major US government climate report, arguing that the document misunderstood his research and weakened the scientific evidence linking human activity to global warming. Professor Benjamin Santer, an Honorary Professor at the University of East Anglia, described … Read more

Pesticide Exposure May Threaten Bumblebee Reproduction A widely used pesticide may be weakening the ability of bumblebees to reproduce, creating another serious risk for one of agriculture’s most valuable pollinators. Bumblebees are small, but their contribution to global food production is enormous. Nearly one-third of the world’s food supply depends on pollination by bees and … Read more

Scientists Uncover a Possible New Origin of Mount Etna Mount Etna may be the only massive volcano on Earth created by a previously unknown volcanic process that scientists are only beginning to understand. Located on the Italian island of Sicily, it is recognised as the most active volcano in Europe, producing several eruptions each year. … Read more

Ancient Impact Beneath the North Sea Confirmed Researchers have now confirmed that the Silverpit Crater, hidden beneath the North Sea, was formed by a powerful asteroid or comet impact around 43 to 46 million years ago. The collision struck the region with extreme force and may have triggered a massive tsunami across the ancient sea. … Read more

Soil Microbes May Help Crops Survive Salty Farmland Scientists have found that helpful soil bacteria may naturally protect crops from salt stress, offering a promising way to support climate-resilient agriculture as farmland becomes increasingly affected by soil salinity. A research team involving scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) discovered that certain naturally occurring … Read more