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Sam is a Professor in Creative Pedagogies. His research is concerned with trying to engage and empower people with science, especially those from under-served communities. He writes science poems to try and communicate some of the beautiful and important scientific research that is being done on a daily basis, all across the world.
Predicting sea level rise is complex due to Antarctic Ice Sheet behaviour and Earth's uneven structure. New models show land shape affects ice melt rates, improving accuracy.
Aug 8, 2024
Scientists studied over 9,000 bird species to find out why there are so many colourful birds in the tropics and how these colours have spread over time.
Aug 1, 2024
Spending time in nature has been shown to significantly improve social, mental, and physical health in adults, suggesting it is an effective, accessible form of mental health support.
Jul 25, 2024
Rising lake temperatures from climate change will disrupt aquatic life, especially in warmer regions, causing significant habitat shifts.
Jul 18, 2024
Painting roofs white significantly reduce urban temperatures, offering effective heat mitigation in large cities.
Jul 11, 2024
Seismic signals indicate that Mars is struck by approximately 300 basketball-sized meteorites each year, providing a novel method for dating planetary surfaces.
Jul 4, 2024
Magnetic processes drive galactic winds, suggesting galaxies control their growth similarly to star formation, offering new insights into galaxy evolution.
Jun 27, 2024
Restoring island habitats by eradicating invasive rats and reintroducing native plants can boost seabird populations, enhancing nutrient cycles and ecosystem health.
Jun 21, 2024
The LaMYC7 gene in lavender has been found to be crucial for producing the calming linalool and anti-inflammatory caryophyllene compounds in the plant.
Jun 14, 2024
Radium from oil wastewater contaminates rivers and freshwater mussels, highlighting the need for stricter environmental controls.
Jun 7, 2024
The TESS-Keck Survey has identified 15 new exoplanets and measured the masses of 126, providing crucial insights into their compositions and advancing our understanding of planetary systems
May 31, 2024
Marine heatwaves impact Arctic phytoplankton, crucial to ecosystems, with stable warming boosting productivity, but varied responses highlight the need to consider both warming and cooling phases for accurate predictions.
May 24, 2024
Environmental factors like heavy snowfalls may have an impact on earthquakes.
May 17, 2024
Research reveals Earth's magnetic field was 30 times weaker 600 million years ago, possibly influencing the rise of complex life by affecting atmospheric oxygen levels.
May 10, 2024
