Posted 14 November 2018 New study calls for careful consideration when planning dams and reservoirs, and more efforts in water conservation In a study published today, a team of ten drought scientists, including the University of Birmingham, argue that while many dams and reservoirs are built, or expanded to alleviate droughts and water shortages, they can paradoxically contribute to make them worse.
Posted 08 November 2018 UK team shares drone expertise to help Guatemalans better prepare for volcanic eruptions A team of scientists and engineers from the Universities of Birmingham and Bristol have returned from Guatemala where they have been teaching local scientists how to use drones to map the Fuego volcano which violently erupted earlier this year.
Posted 26 October 2018 Fragile seashores were 'cradle of evolution' for early fish Evolution of the major groups of fish that we recognise today took place in shallow waters, close to the seashore, according to new research at the University of Birmingham.