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.
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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.
Emotions enhance memory recall, particularly contextual details, rather than hinder it, scientists say in a controversial study.
This bird of prey has a wingspan of about 2 metres, so much so that their extension is greater than that of any other eagle. One of the main characteristics of this bird are the very long brown feathers present around the head.
At the moment there are no asteroids expected to be dangerous for our planet, but in the future the possibility of a minor body heading straight for us cannot be ruled out. What can we do at that point?
The National Oceanography Centre are trialling a new type of fuel on two of their research ships in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint.