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Scientists to study risks of ocean acidification to Scotland's corals
15 May 2012
Scientists set off on a month-long research voyage in the waters around Scotland using the latest robotic technology to study the Mingulay cold-water coral reefs. Scientists to study risks of ocean acidification to Scotland's corals
UK report could pave the way for producing sustainable biofuels
14 May 2012
With the increasing appetite for 'green' energy technologies there are massive opportunities ahead for the UK in producing algal biofuels and other algae products. UK report could pave the way for producing sustainable biofuels
Researchers fly into the heart of Britain's violent storms
10 May 2012
Scientists have been flying through the turbulent storms being experienced in the UK at present to try and understand what causes such extremely stormy weather. Researchers fly into the heart of Britain's violent storms
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Planet Earth Spring 2012
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