New tool can calculate renewable energy output anywhere in the world
Researchers have created an interactive web tool to estimate the amount of energy that could be generated by wind or solar farms at any location.
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Microbeads ban would be "just the tip of the iceberg", says Imperial researcher
MPs have recommended a UK-wide ban on the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetic products, on the evidence they cause damage to marine environments.
Logged rainforests can be an 'ark' for mammals, extensive study shows
Research reveals that large areas of 'degraded' forest in Southeast Asia can play an important role in conserving mammal diversity.
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Wildlife in hedgerows suffers when next to roads or pavements
A citizen science study has revealed that being next to just one hard surface reduces the diversity of plants and animals in hedgerows.
Car drivers are four kilograms heavier than cyclists, new study reveals
People who drive cars as their main form of transport are on average heavier than those who cycle, according to an ongoing Europe-wide study.
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New academic partnership to help students develop social science skills
Imperial students will be equipped with a deeper understanding of how societies function in order to tackle world challenges.
Stopping deforestation will not end tropical species losses
Species in tropical rainforests will still go extinct even if deforestation is stopped immediately, unless efforts are made to restore damaged areas.
Protected areas do benefit a wide range of species
Global protected areas for conservation do help species, despite doubts over management and effectiveness, a huge new study reveals.
Natural variation caused temporary cooling at Antarctic Peninsula, shows study
New research suggests rapid warming at the Antarctic Peninsula has 'paused' but this does not mean global warming has halted, says an Imperial expert.
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Podcast: summer science, farming shipping containers and a biological field trip
In this edition: Imperial at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, putting empty shipping containers to use and a visit to Silwood Park
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