Beavers can turn riverbeds into powerful carbon sinks, new research shows
Beavers could play a significant role in Europe’s climate mitigation efforts, by transforming suitable river corridors into long‑term carbon stores.
- Published: 18 March 2026
News search
Cutting-edge research and insightful commentary from world-leading experts.
Air Pollution’s Hidden Impact: Global Brain Health at Risk
Air pollution silently reduces global cognitive potential, driving inequality and threatening brain health across all generations.
- Published: 11 March 2026
Air-con heat relief significantly worsens climate change
Researchers discover major global inequality with Global South left behind by wealthier countries – despite needing air conditioning more
- Published: 25 February 2026
Fifth cohort launched by the Climate Innovation Platform
Thirteen clean technology SMEs join the fifth cohort of the Climate Innovation Platform Innovator Challenge at University of Birmingham.
- Published: 9 February 2026
Air frying fatty food better for air quality - but clean it
New research tests cooking variety of foods shows air frying producing least air pollution
- Published: 28 January 2026
Nature-based wastewater technology can cut carbon emissions by almost 100%
New study presents the first full life-cycle assessment of a wastewater treatment system, using Daphnia-based technology.
- Published: 23 January 2026
Arctic cloud and ice formation affected by Russian river runoff as region studied for first time
Biological matter in water from Northern Russia is running into Arctic basin, and creating more clouds
- Published: 22 January 2026
Driving change: Birmingham researchers bridge science and policy at UK PARC conference
CERJ researchers joined UK PARC Science Day to share work, build collaborations and help shape next‑gen chemical risk assessment and future safety policy.
- Published: 21 January 2026
- ...