Earth sciences Research update Tracking tsunamis with radar Tsunami spotted early upon entering continental shelf Read article: Tracking tsunamis with radar
Earth sciences Video Earth sciences: unlocking the secrets of a dynamic planet The University of Texas at Dallas geosciences team pursues a multidisciplinary programme to understand Earth's evolution Read article: Earth sciences: unlocking the secrets of a dynamic planet
Earth sciences Research update Radioactive decay accounts for half of Earth’s heat Geoneutrino detector probes deep into the Earth Read article: Radioactive decay accounts for half of Earth’s heat
Earth sciences Research update Tōhoku quake coincided with sky ‘anomalies’ Researchers link infrared and ionosphere anomalies to Japan's biggest quake Read article: Tōhoku quake coincided with sky ‘anomalies’
Renewables Opinion and reviews Between the lines A trio of books about doomsday and disaster Read article: Between the lines
Planetary science Research update Earth grew from ‘candy floss’ rocks Geological evidence supports models of terrestrial planet formation Read article: Earth grew from ‘candy floss’ rocks
Philosophy, sociology and religion News Japan quake triggers nuclear rethink Nations to review the safety of their nuclear-power programmes Read article: Japan quake triggers nuclear rethink
Ecosystems Research update North Atlantic strait at its warmest for 2000 years Researchers warn it could spell 'drastic changes' for the Arctic region Read article: North Atlantic strait at its warmest for 2000 years
Earth sciences Research update Listening to the sounds of slippery slopes Acoustic emission technique for landslide early warning system Read article: Listening to the sounds of slippery slopes
Renewables Research update Geothermal project targets radioactive granite 'Hot dry rocks' offer carbon-free energy Read article: Geothermal project targets radioactive granite