Earth sciences Research update Geologists map likely location of diamonds Diamond hunters should focus on more specific areas, say researchers Read article: Geologists map likely location of diamonds
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
Earth sciences Research update Scientists face trial over L’Aquila quake Over 5000 researchers sign letter calling investigation 'unfounded' Read article: Scientists face trial over L’Aquila quake
Particles and interactions Research update Earth’s random walk could jolt particle accelerators Study confirms that the Earth's surface is moving at random Read article: Earth’s random walk could jolt particle accelerators
Earth sciences Research update Earth’s magnetic field gathers momentum Simulations explain how torsion is transferred through the Earth's core Read article: Earth’s magnetic field gathers momentum
Planetary science Research update Melting ice amplifies Arctic warming Re-analysis links disappearing sea ice with strong Arctic temperature rise Read article: Melting ice amplifies Arctic warming
Planetary science Research update Volcanic hazards could become fiercer and more frequent Melting ice could increase volcanic activity in the 21st century, warn geologists Read article: Volcanic hazards could become fiercer and more frequent
Earth sciences Research update A radon detector for earthquake prediction Nobel laureate adapts his famous detector design for earthquake science Read article: A radon detector for earthquake prediction
Particles and interactions Research update Borexino bags geoneutrinos Neutrinos produced within Earth are detected in underground lab Read article: Borexino bags geoneutrinos
Planetary science Research update Earth’s magnetic field older than we thought But it offered little defence against a young, aggressive Sun Read article: Earth’s magnetic field older than we thought