environment
Solution to cloud riddle reveals hotter future
Posted in Science on 3rd Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller
Global average temperatures will rise at least 4 C by 2100 and potentially more than 8 C by 2200 if carbon dioxide emissions are not reduced.
Australian Sharks Now Tweet When They are Too Close to a Beach
Posted in Hardware on 30th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
A unique approach to stop shark attacks by tagging sharks with an electronic device that sends out auto tweets.
Poorly camouflaged insects can kick off a cascade of ecological impacts
Posted in Science on 29th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
The new findings illustrate the ability of rapid evolution to cause a cascade of ecological impacts.
Wildlife 'thrived' in 2013 after hot summer
Posted in Science on 28th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
The trust's Matthew Oates said 2013 was "one of the most remarkable wildlife years in living memory".
Ozone hole still needs over 50 years to heal
Posted in Science on 27th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
The Earths ozone layer is important because it filters out much of the suns harmful UV radiation. Without it, we humans would fry.