Policy and funding Opinion and reviews Knowledge from a vast effort Rasmus Benestad looks at the link between computer models, politics and global warming Read article: Knowledge from a vast effort
Renewables Feature Urban cool: how to make cities less hot than their surroundings Summer in the city can be stifling, but appropriate surfaces and vegetation can cool us off, says Roland Ennos Read article: Urban cool: how to make cities less hot than their surroundings
Earth sciences Research update Cities may be attracting hurricanes Modelling shows that a built-up coast can alter the path of tropical cyclones Read article: Cities may be attracting hurricanes
Earth sciences Research update A global map of forest heights US researcher sees the wood for its trees Read article: A global map of forest heights
Stars and solar physics Research update Gamma-ray burst could kill off ocean life Destruction would have profound effect on climate Read article: Gamma-ray burst could kill off ocean life
Renewables Research update IPCC warns its scientists to avoid the media Letter of caution provokes mixed reaction among IPCC working-group scientists Read article: IPCC warns its scientists to avoid the media
Earth sciences Research update Climate change sceptics are less ‘credible’ scientists, finds survey Though researchers question the methods of the study Read article: Climate change sceptics are less ‘credible’ scientists, finds survey
Soft matter and liquids Research update Bursting bubbles cascade on camera Study could lead to better foams Read article: Bursting bubbles cascade on camera
Climate Research update Eyjafjallajökull’s plume is electrified Charged ash could be easier to spot Read article: Eyjafjallajökull’s plume is electrified
Renewables News Top US scientists warn Congress on the dangers of climate change National Research Council gives its take on the state of US climate science Read article: Top US scientists warn Congress on the dangers of climate change