Over 40% of Antarctica's ice shelves have shrunk in 25 years
26 October, 2023Scientists found that 71 of the 162 ice shelves surrounding Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans.
Starch discovery reaps benefits for industry
16 October, 2023UK researchers have brought clarity to the longstanding question of how starch granules form in the seeds of Triticeae crops — wheat, barley and rye.
Melting ice likely triggered climate event >8000 years ago
04 October, 2023Scientists have identified a melting ice sheet as the probable trigger of a major climate-change event just over 8000 years ago.
Air pollution impacts bees' ability to find flowers
27 September, 2023Ozone substantially changes the size and scent of floral odour plumes given off by flowers, reducing honeybees' ability to recognise odours by up to 90%.
Microgreens and mature veggies differ in nutrient content
13 September, 2023Young vegetables known as microgreens are reputed to be particularly good for health — now, researchers are trying to find out how microgreens compare to mature veggies.
Mechanical signalling may be key to plant regeneration
30 May, 2023Researchers in Japan have discovered the mechanisms involved in plant cell regeneration and how the plants create the correct type of tissue when damaged.
How are global emissions of banned CFCs increasing?
06 April, 2023Researchers have found increasing emissions of several ozone-depleting chemicals, despite their production being banned for most uses under the Montreal Protocol.
Earth's structure found to have a distinct 'fifth layer'
22 February, 2023Seismologists believe they have documented evidence of a distinct layer inside Earth — a solid 'metallic ball' that sits within the centre of the inner core.
State of the Climate highlights increased temps, heavy rainfall
28 November, 2022The State of the Climate 2022 report shows an increase in extreme heat events, intense heavy rainfall, longer fire seasons and sea level rise across Australia.
Solar evaporator provides cheap soil remediation solution
14 November, 2022The system can remove contaminants in as little as two weeks by using a super-efficient solar evaporation surface to rapidly draw water from the soil.
Climate change has pushed Earth to "code red": report
28 October, 2022An international coalition of researchers has stated that the Earth's vital signs have reached "code red" and that "humanity is unequivocally facing a climate emergency".
50% of coral reefs may face unsuitable conditions by 2035
19 October, 2022While the negative impacts of climate change on coral reefs are well known, this research shows that they are actually worse than anticipated.
Aussie startup plans to grow plants on the moon
13 October, 2022The project will be the first step towards the goal of growing plants for future astronauts living on the moon and beyond.
Planting trees not always effective at binding CO2
23 September, 2022International researchers are warning that forests on nutrient-poor land won't work as an additional carbon sink in the long term.
Ethanol in soil helps protect plants from drought
25 August, 2022Adding ethanol to soil allows plants to thrive after two weeks without any water, offering a practical way to increase food production when water is scarce.
