Melting sea ice combines with Arctic ocean to make clouds
Naturally occurring compounds from the melting sea ice create cloud-forming particles that could have a significant impact on the climate.
- Published: 5 August 2026
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Blackbird detectives
University of Birmingham research project investigates how climate change influences the breeding success of Blackbirds across Birmingham.
- Published: 3 August 2026
Trees and microbes team up to mine nutrient in elevated CO2
Researchers discover that microbes 'mine' soil nutrients, supplying 30% more available nitrogen to help trees sustain carbon capture
- Published: 29 July 2026
University of Birmingham joins National Grid partnership
University of Birmingham researchers help to accelerate the development of a more efficient, affordable and resilient electricity network.
- Published: 27 July 2026
Why warmer rivers matter for climate resilience
Drought’s hidden danger: why warmer rivers matter for climate resilience
- Published: 27 July 2026
Human impacts rewrite the rules of island biodiversity around the globe
New research provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of human influences on island biodiversity patterns.
- Published: 23 July 2026
Age-related dietary patterns differently shape CO2 emissions
Policymakers must consider the urgent global climate implications of generational differences in diet for public health and food systems.
- Published: 22 July 2026
European forests are struggling to absorb carbon, with rates falling by a third
Despite the rates of carbon stored continuing to increase, the ability of European forests to absorb carbon has fallen significantly.
- Published: 7 July 2026
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