Fast data transmissions could be delivered in homes and offices through light-emitting diodes (LED) bulbs complementing existing communication technologies and networks.

A team of researchers have been awarded funding to investigate the impact of short spells of exposure to high temperatures during early pregnancy on the long-term health of the child.

Resilient corals, often referred to as ‘super corals’, have recently been seen as potential saviours in the face of climate change and its detrimental effects on coral reefs.

Currently, a research expedition is underway to discover new species and seabed environments off the coast of Alaska. 

A tiny robot which can travel deep into the lungs to detect and treat the first signs of cancer has been developed by researchers at the University of Leeds.

In July 2023, NASA’s ER-2 aircraft has been flying close to thunderclouds to investigate lightning and its connection to the vast energy fields in our atmosphere. 

There is a hidden link between Saharan dust clouds and the levels of atmospheric methane – a strong greenhouse gas. 

El Nino conditions brewing in the Pacific Ocean could exacerbate the return of extremely hot temperatures in regional Australia, but Flinders University experts have developed a drought resilience toolkit with strategies that can assist regional communities and farmers ahead of time.

Spiders are often maligned for being creepy critters, but they are some of the most environmentally friendly pest regulators.

As sea levels rise and flooding becomes more frequent, many countries are considering a controversial strategy: relocation of communities.