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Microplastics are pervasively buried in the deep sea
A new study reveals that microplastics are present in sediments throughout the Whittard Canyon – a submarine canyon off the coast of the UK.
New fossils reveal climate tipping point in most famous mass extinction
The collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.
Research reveals increasing surface meltwater in East Antarctica
Research conducted at the University of Leeds has helped to uncover a trend of increasing surface meltwater in East Antarctica, raising questions about future ice sheet behaviour.
New technology simulates adverse weather
PhD researcher Chenghao Qian has developed WeatherEdit, which builds on real-world simulations to help researchers understand the effects of harsh weather conditions.
Indonesia’s net zero network
A team from Leeds is working with Indonesian universities, non-government organisations and government agencies to establish a knowledge network in support of Indonesia’s transition to net zero.