A dense forest scene with fallen trees lying across a deep ravine, surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered trunks.

Wood Vaulting

Trees naturally capture carbon dioxide, but buried wood in low-oxygen environments offers promising long-term carbon sequestration.

A vibrant desert landscape with rolling orange dunes and sparse vegetation is overshadowed by dramatic red clouds swirling in the bright blue sky, with a tranquil ocean visible in the distance.

The Forge of the Sea

Wind-blown iron dust helps oceans absorb carbon and support life. Its availability changes with distance, affecting climate predictions.

buff-tailed bumblebees surround a plant with a bullseye pattern.

Painting Petals

Flowers use colourful petal patterns to attract bees, with boundaries set early in development, influencing pollinator preferences.

A street lit by artificial light with people stood looking lost.

Lost in the Night Light

Nighttime light exposure has been linked to increased Alzheimer’s disease risk, especially in younger people.

Two galaxies merging.

Monster Galaxies

Two merging galaxies have been observed, revealing quasar formation and the creation of a super-bright ‘monster galaxy’ in the early universe.

Under Wandering Light

Research on meteoroid streams reveals early solar system conditions, offering insights into the formation of comets and asteroids.

Echoes in the Earth

Ecoacoustics uses sound to monitor soil life, showing healthier biodiversity in restored woodlands, offering a new way to protect ecosystems.

The Nature of the Selfie

Social media boosts nature tourism but disrupts wildlife, prompting calls for ethical guidelines to protect vulnerable species and biodiversity.

The Earth Rises to Meet the Sea

Predicting sea level rise is complex due to Antarctic Ice Sheet behaviour and Earth’s uneven structure. New models show land shape affects ice melt rates, improving accuracy.

Chromatic Change

Scientists studied over 9,000 bird species to find out why there are so many colourful birds in the tropics and how these colours have spread over time.