Thirteen years of research results in a map of billions of objects in the central regions of the galaxy.
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Researchers realise the function of a specialised organ in geckos, responsible for picking up low-frequency vibrations for auditory processing.
The impact of one of the world’s most influential global climate patterns is much more far reaching than originally thought.
Wildfires are hastening carbon loss from ecosystems, reducing the volume of emissions that can be emitted while still avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.
LNG has always been considered the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel. A new study indicates that its carbon footprint is greater than that of coal.
New research conducted by palaeontologists from the Centre for Palaeobiology and Biosphere Evolution at the University of Leicester, discusses how ancient pterosaurs were able to grow to such massive sizes.
New research into what causes lightning strikes could lead to a better understanding and real-time forecasting of thunderstorms in the future.
The interaction of two gigantic forces at the bottom of the sea generated one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recent times.
Northern Elephant seals have made a remarkable comeback after narrowly avoiding extinction by hunting, but new research uncovers lasting genetic effects in the present population.
Phytoplankton are thriving at the surface and subsurface of the Sargasso Sea – an unexpected consequence of ocean warming.
As we spend more time indoors, air quality has never been more important, particularly for vulnerable groups like children; monitoring indoor air pollution is vital to safeguard their health.
A new study published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, discusses a strange galaxy where its gas is outshining its stars.