How deadly landslides can now be predicted using fibre optic sensors
By Luigi Zeni, The Second University of Naples
Landslides happen everywhere and in different geological locations. This can be because of flooding, which allows sodden...
China’s mythical coal habit is no excuse for climate inaction
By Marek Kubik, University of Reading
I’ve heard it many a time, and you probably have too. It’s supposedly the trump card to any argument...
Why we’re preparing weather forecasts … in space
By Cathryn Mitchell, University of Bath
We’ve all been caught out by a thunderstorm or freezing winter morning down on planet Earth, but up in...
Nemo and chips? Tropical fish are fleeing warming waters and heading to the poles
By Clive Trueman, University of Southampton
Fish are acutely aware of sea temperature; it’s one of the key reasons particular species of fish live where...
Floating cycleway plan more of a tourist attraction than real commuter lane
By Miles Tight, University of Birmingham
Plans for a new £600m “floating” cycle route along the edge of the River Thames in London have been...
Five myths about the chemicals you breathe, eat and drink
By Mark Lorch, University of Hull
All too often the use of the word “chemicals” in the news, in advertising and in common usage has...
Deep aversion to regicide means Labor is stuck with Ed Miliband
By Jonathan Kirkup, Cardiff University
There can be no doubt that Ed Miliband’s leadership is in trouble. After a squeaker of a by-election in Heywood...
Hit fossil fuel firms where it hurts and support divestment
By Franklin Ginn, University of Edinburgh
Glasgow recently became the first European university to join the rapidly-expanding fossil free divestment movement. Following hot on the...
