CO2 could be stored below the ocean floor
24 March, 2022CO2 emissions could be stored in the form of hydrates under ocean floor sediments, kept in place by the natural pressure created by the weight of the sea water above.
Caribbean coral reefs have been warming for 100+ years
21 March, 2022Region-wide, Caribbean coral reefs have been warming since 1915. However, in four of the eight sub-regions, warming began earlier.
ATP sensor helps to monitor disease severity
04 March, 2022Scientists have designed a prototype biosensor that detects levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and lactates in a patient's blood.
Urgent action must be taken on climate change: IPCC report
02 March, 2022Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature, according to the latest IPCC report.
Ocean acidification may not directly affect fish behaviour
28 February, 2022The apparent severity of ocean acidification impacts on fish behaviour, as reported in the scientific literature, has declined dramatically over the past decade.
Blood tests may enable early ALS diagnosis
08 February, 2022These tests would involve measuring the blood level of a substance that varies in concentration depending on which variant of ALS the patient has.
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record: WMO
24 January, 2022The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11°C above pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels.
Decarbonisation tech converts CO2 to solid carbon
18 January, 2022Researchers have developed a smart and efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon.
Climate change driving Aus bushfire activity: CSIRO
06 December, 2021Climate change has driven a significant increase in Australia's bushfire activity over the last three decades, according to new research conducted by CSIRO.
Diagnostic test for schistosomiasis on the horizon
01 December, 2021To interrupt the spread of the disease, a test needs to be sensitive enough to identify people with low-level infections.
Bacteria engage sulfur to enable plant salt tolerance
29 November, 2021A bacterium living inside the roots of some plants enables them to grow well despite salty conditions.
Blood tests predict chemo resistance in prostate cancer patients
22 November, 2021The findings could enable doctors to detect early on if a treatment is working and switch to alternatives such as abiraterone or cabazitaxel if it is not.
It's on: the search for habitable planets around Alpha Centauri
18 November, 2021A mission to discover new planets potentially capable of sustaining life around Earth's nearest neighbouring star system, Alpha Centauri, has been announced.
A urine test for intermediate-risk prostate cancer
08 November, 2021A prostate cancer urine test can identify men at intermediate risk of aggressive disease, who can safely avoid immediate treatment.
Airborne microplastics directly impact climate change
04 November, 2021Scientific consensus on human-caused global warming has evolved over time, with scientists now finding that airborne microplastic pollution is likely to affect climate change.
