Some bacteria deploy tiny spearguns to retaliate against rival attacks. Researchers mimicked attacks by poking bacteria with an ultra-sharp tip. Using this approach, they have uncovered that bacteria assemble their nanoweapons in response to cell envelope damage and rapidly strike back with high precision.
UK-Ghanaian Collaboration to Enhance Understanding of Lightning-Generating Storms in West Afric
Scientists from UKCEH are working on a new project, EW4Energy, on developing capacity for storm and lightning early warning systems for the energy sector in Ghana.
New Project Investigates Early Warning Signs of Climate Tipping Points
UKCEH climate modeller Dr Chris Huntingford is part of a team awarded £5 million by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) to investigate early warning signs of climate 'tipping points'.
The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs
A new study confirms the Antarctic ozone layer is healing as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances.
Iconic Australian bird reveals hidden farming talent
The beloved Australian lyrebird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent.
New antibodies show potential to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants
A team has found two antibodies that can work together to neutralize the virus that causes COVID-19 in all its current known variations in a laboratory environment. More research is needed, but the approach shows promise in developing treatments to keep pace with evolving viruses.
Study: World’s Critical Food Crops at Imminent Risk From Rising Temperatures
Global food security could be notably impacted by a marked decline in crop diversity if temperatures rise by more than 1.5°C, reveals new research.
Giant Clone of Seaweed in the Baltic Sea
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have discovered that what was previously thought to be a unique seaweed species of bladderwrack for the Baltic Sea is in fact a giant clone of common bladderwrack, perhaps the world's largest clone overall.
UC Breakthrough Aims to Make Biofuel Cheaper
Researchers from the University of Cincinnati and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory achieved a breakthrough in understanding the vulnerability of microbes to the alcohols they produce during fermentation of plant biomass.
Study reveals how rising temperatures could lead to population crashes
Researchers have uncovered a critical link between rising temperatures and declines in a species' population, shedding new light on how global warming threatens natural ecosystems. The study revealed that rising temperatures exacerbate competition within populations, ultimately leading to population crashes at higher temperatures. It offers one of the first clear...