Dec 04, 2013
Ocean crust pillow lavas could store many centuries of industrial CO2
Researchers from the University of Southampton have identified regions beneath the oceans where the igneous rocks of the upper ocean crust could safel...
Dec 02, 2013
Marine reserves enhance resilience to climate change
A new study, led by a University of Southampton scientist, highlights the potential for fish communities in marine reserves to resist climate change i...
Nov 28, 2013
New generation of climate models capable of simulating abrupt climate change
Scientists have, for the first time, demonstrated that climate models are able to simulate past abrupt changes in the Earth’s climate – giving mor...
Nov 27, 2013
World population mapping helps combat poverty and poor health
A team of researchers led by the University of Southampton has launched an online project to map detailed population information from countries around...
Nov 27, 2013
What health impacts will result from even greater urbanisation in China?
At the third plenum held earlier this month, the Chinese government announced reforms to further drive urbanisation in China. After already experienci...
Nov 20, 2013
Introducing solid foods while continuing to breast feed could prevent child allergies
Introducing solid food with breast milk after the 17th week of birth could reduce food allergies in babies, according to University of Southampton res...
Nov 15, 2013
Rising concerns over tree pests and diseases
New research has found that the number of pests and disease outbreaks in trees and forests across the world has been increasing. ...
Nov 12, 2013
Southampton environmental research wins prestigious CIWM Professional Award
Three University of Southampton academics have won a prestigious environmental award at the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) Professi...
Nov 11, 2013
University of Leeds to train next generation of environmental scientists
The University of Leeds is spearheading the drive to recruit the next generation of environmental scientists.
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