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
Planetary science Research update Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking Contraction of the Moon's core creates geological surface features Read article: Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking
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
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 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