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Breathing life into our planet and others
A new study has produced a detailed estimation for when there was enough oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere to support large land-based life, such as dinosaurs and eventually humans.
Warmer springs can actually reduce overall plant growth, study finds
An extensive study on the effects of warmer springs on plant growth in northern regions shows substantially reduced plant productivity in later months.
School of Food Science and Nutrition recognised Women of Achievement Roll of Honour
Food Science and Nutrition student Izy Hossack, and Associate Professor of Food Colloids Dr Anwesha Sarkar have been recognised by the Women of Achievement Roll of Honour 2018.
Flood frequency of the world’s largest river has increased fivefold
A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods.
Understanding the evolution of nitrogen fixation in trees
A new study gives insight into the prevalence of nitrogen-fixing trees in tropical rainforests and calls into question previous hypotheses for why they are much more abundant than in temperate forests