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Funding boost for space science project
A pioneering radio astronomy project, introducing skills and expertise to countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, has received a funding boost to continue its transformational work.鈥�
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Common tree species dominate tropical forests
Scientists have found almost identical patterns in how tropical forests worldwide are dominated by surprisingly few tree species.
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Pivotal moment as global warming threatens the Earth system
Climate change is pushing the world towards a series of 鈥渢ipping points鈥� which will see rapid and irreversible change across the natural and social worlds, say a group of leading experts. 聽
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Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier
Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can 鈥渟witch very rapidly鈥� and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.
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Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2鈥�
If the world鈥檚 natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study. 鈥�
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Window to avoid 1.5掳C of warming rapidly closing
Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep global warming within 1.5 掳C, according to a new research.
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Hamburg and Leeds sign University collaboration
The 映客直播 has signed a strategic partnership with Universit盲t Hamburg that commits to addressing some of the world's biggest challenges.
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Over 40 percent of Antarctica鈥檚 ice shelves are smaller
71 of the 162 ice shelves that surround Antarctica have reduced in volume over 25 years from 1997 to 2021, with a net release of 7.5 trillion tonnes of meltwater into the oceans, say scientists.
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Extreme El Ni帽o weather switched off South American's carbon sink
Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere when conditions become exceptionally hot and dry, according to new research.
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Vice-Chancellor appointed as IHEC Commissioner
Professor Simone Buitendijk, Vice-Chancellor and President at the 映客直播, will help set the future path for higher education following her appointment to an influential body.