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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.
Researchers in Italy find that old farming methods, especially women's work like clearing leaves, help prevent wildfires, underscoring the value of these time-honoured techniques in protecting the land.
May 3, 2024
Microplastics have been found to carry toxins that can penetrate our skin and enter our bloodstream, a concerning route of exposure impacting health.
Apr 26, 2024
Soda lakes, vital for diverse species like the Lesser Flamingo, face threats from rising water levels and declining phytoplankton, stressing the need for improved management and monitoring in East Africa.
Apr 19, 2024
A 2013-2021 study on 6,000 species of birds revealed only 22% thrive in urban areas, underscoring the urgent need for targeted conservation strategies.
Apr 12, 2024
Drinking water has been shown to contain hidden, persistent chemicals called 2,6-DHNPs, posing severe health risks even at low levels.
Apr 5, 2024
Recent research advances our understanding of icy moons like Enceladus and Europa, revealing potential for detecting extraterrestrial life through the analysis of ejected ice grains containing organic material.
Mar 29, 2024
Using 45 Meyer's spruce samples, researchers in North China traced a 281-year temperature record, highlighting blue light reflection's crucial role in unveiling climate changes and linking global patterns.
Mar 22, 2024
The deep ocean's biodiversity is threatened by overfishing, particularly of deepwater sharks and rays.
Mar 15, 2024
Deforestation in sub-Saharan Africa disproportionately increases malaria risk among the poorest, with a 27-33% rise in prevalence observed.
Mar 8, 2024
Around the equator, heavy rainfalls and flooding impact millions. Research shows that global warming could intensify these events, challenging traditional forecasting methods.
Mar 1, 2024
Scientists have developed a new technique to make nuclear waste safer by transforming it into stable elements, inspired by neutron star observations, promising advancements in clean energy and waste management.
Feb 23, 2024
Scientists have detected the faint glow of stars stripped of gas by voracious companions, revealing cosmic cannibalism through precise telescopic measurements.
Feb 16, 2024
Analysing ancient climate records reveals how environmental changes and diseases shaped societies across the Roman Empire, emphasising the need for health considerations in modern climate assessments.
Feb 9, 2024
Mars' water history, studied by NASA's Perseverance rover in the Jezero crater, suggests past habitability and enlightens its climatic past.
Feb 2, 2024
