Prof Mike Stephenson appointed president of new Deep Time Digital Earth programme
This is the first ‘Recognised Big Science Program’ of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). read more
Energy & Environment
Supercomputers target TB
It is used regularly by global tech giants such as Google and Facebook, but now “deep learning” is set to become a key weapon in the fight against tuberculosis in cattle. read more
Cornwall’s granite could hold key to UK geothermal potential
Granite from Cornwall will be examined by UK scientists as part of a £1.8 million project in order to help the country increase its use of geothermal energy. read more
Press release: First part of Mytholmroyd flood defences finished
An initial milestone has been completed as part of a Calderdale flood alleviation scheme read more
Press release: Thousands of fish released into North East rivers
The Environment Agency has released thousands of fish to give stocks a boost and encourage people to go fishing. read more