The Southern Ocean plays a central role in the global sink of heat and carbon, which is widely thought to be due to its unique growth and circulation. An international research team, led by the University of Liverpool, set out to explore whether there are differences in how the Southern Ocean contributes to global heat … Read more
In a recent article published in Hydrology, researchers from Belgium and Morocco investigated the complex interactions between mine tailings and trace metal contamination in the Upper Moulouya Catchment of Morocco. The study highlighted the importance of understanding trace metal flows due to the environmental and health risks associated with mining activities, particularly in semi-arid regions … Read more
Could a robot that mimics a climbing and walking lizard provide new insights into the evolution and advantages of different locomotion in humans and other animals? The answer is yes, according to a new international, interdisciplinary study published overnight in Nature Robotics, co-authored by Dr Christofer Clemente of the University of the Sunshine Coast. “These … Read more