Climate change science
Three of the UK's leading scientific organisations reinforce the call for action on climate change and confirm their commitment to ensure that world leaders have access to the best possible science.
View ArticleNERC takes responsibility for Earth-related solar terrestrial physics
Following the recommendation of the Wakeham review, funding responsibility for solar terrestrial physics research which relates to the Earth is being transferred to NERC from STFC.
View ArticleMONSooN begins working
Today the new Met Office and Natural Environment Research Council high performance computer, MONSooN, opened for business.
View Article£40m research investment to make ecosystem services work for the poor
A pioneering research programme is launched today that will provide the knowledge needed to develop resilient ecosystems and help to reduce poverty in developing countries.
View ArticleNew Year Honours
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
View ArticleHaiti struck by massive earthquake
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, was struck by a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday evening - the worst earthquake to hit the nation in more than 200 years.
View ArticleLiving the high life is risky for toads under threat from fungus
Deadly fungus threatens mountain-dwelling midwife toads whilst lowland relatives could escape death from the disease.
View ArticleOzone hole healing could cause further climate warming
The hole in the ozone layer is now steadily closing, but its repair could increase warming in the southern hemisphere, according to scientists at the University of Leeds.
View ArticleUK's chief scientific advisor backs climate scientists
The Government's chief scientific advisor talks about the recent climate change controversies, including how fast the IPCC stated Himalayan glaciers would disappear.
View ArticleNew national centre covers marine science from the coast to the deep ocean
NERC announces the creation of a new, national research organisation that will work in partnership with the UK marine research community to deliver integrated marine science and technology.
View ArticleBritain's beaches to benefit from better water quality forecasts
Britain's coastal waters come under scrutiny as a new £3.3m European research project gets under way.
View ArticleUK and India forge new research collaborations
Two major research deals have been signed between the UK and India, Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills, Pat McFadden, announced this week.
View ArticleResearch project inspires new BBC series
A research project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council has inspired the BBC's latest primetime wildlife documentary series.
View ArticleIce maidens go north on Arctic expedition
Three women funded by the Natural Environment Research Council are taking a leading role in a major Arctic expedition this spring.
View ArticleMassive earthquake hits Chile
A massive earthquake of 8.8 magnitude struck off the coast of Chile this morning, triggering a tsunami.
View ArticleClimate change science
Three of the UK's leading scientific organisations reinforce the call for action on climate change and confirm their commitment to ensure that world leaders have access to the best possible science.
View ArticleNERC takes responsibility for Earth-related solar terrestrial physics
Following the recommendation of the Wakeham review, funding responsibility for solar terrestrial physics research which relates to the Earth is being transferred to NERC from STFC.
View ArticleMONSooN begins working
Today the new Met Office and Natural Environment Research Council high performance computer, MONSooN, opened for business.
View Article£40m research investment to make ecosystem services work for the poor
A pioneering research programme is launched today that will provide the knowledge needed to develop resilient ecosystems and help to reduce poverty in developing countries.
View ArticleNew Year Honours
NERC extends warmest congratulations to colleagues who received the Queen's New Year Honours, in recognition of their outstanding achievements.
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