Hattie Russell

Hattie Russell

Earth Science writer - 89 articles

News by Hattie Russell

Could stars be distorting our view of distant planets?
Science

In a new study published in The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, researchers find that fluctuations in starlight due to hotter or colder regions on the star’s surface could distort the interpretations of planets.

Does your cup of tea also contain microplastics?
Science

A new study unveils the truth about micro and nano plastics within common household items such as various teabags commercially available and how these interact with the human body.

How quickly can plastics actually degrade?
Science

A new research project is investigating new methods in which to quantify how quickly different plastics biodegrade after they enter the environment.