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New basalt type discovered beneath the ocean
Anew type of rock created during large and exceptionally hot volcanic eruptions has been discovered beneath the Pacific Ocean.
Melting glaciers could speed up carbon emissions
Melting glaciers could be triggering a ‘feedback process’ that causes further climate change, according to new research.
Lightning strikes played vital role in origins of life on Earth
Lightning strikes were just as important as meteorites in creating the perfect conditions for life to emerge on Earth, geologists say.
Success at Study UK Alumni Awards in Pakistan
Congratulations Dr Hifza Rasheed on being awarded the Professional Achievement Award in the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards.
Energy switching decisions could widen social inequalities
New energy tariffs designed for a low carbon future could leave people on bad deals even worse off, research has found.