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Cartoon cross section of the Earth showing the mantle, outer core and inner core. Convection in the outer core produces Earth's geomagnetic field.

Hidden chemistry of Earth’s core revealed by how it froze

A new publication has identified a new constraint on the chemistry Earth’s core, by showing how it was able to crystallise millions of years ago.

birds eye drone view of deforestation

Deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions

Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.

A book cover with a graphic of two hands holding up a globe. The top half of the globe is removed and replaced with a cityscape with trees. Text reads: Just Climate Futures: Integrating social inclusion into the net zero transition.

A just climate future for Jim and beyond

Professor Lucie Middlemiss and Professor Carolyn Snell write about the importance of just climate futures as part of the launch of their collaborative new book.

A 3D map of the kamchatka peninsula in Russia's far east. The land mass points south, and has a red target sign on its southeast coast showing the epicentre of the 30 July 2025 earthquake

The Soviet Union’s secret tsunami

This July, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck off the Kamchatka peninsula, in Russia’s far east. This wasn’t the first time a huge tsunami had hit Kamchatka, writes Patrick Sharrocks.

Someone wearing a cycling helmet, kneeling down to replace the battery of their e-bike

Why the government should prioritise e-bike incentives

Subsidising e-bikes instead of cars could kick the electric vehicle transition into high gear, writes Dr Noel Cass in The Conversation.

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