Climate change

Butterflies with smaller or lighter coloured wings ‘most at risk from climate change’

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The Lycaenidae family of more than 6,000 species is particularly vulnerable.

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Evaluating climate change risks to Patagonian and Antarctic toothfish

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The post Evaluating climate change risks to Patagonian and Antarctic toothfish appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Book now for our Alumni Festival event

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Book now for our Alumni Festival event

An artificial leaf floats on the River Cam in front of the iconic Bridge of Sighs, courtesy @ReisnerGroup Monday, July 3, 2023 Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles while learning about the circular economy at our Alumni Festival event on Friday 22 September at 6pm. Prof of Energy & Sustainability Erwin Reisner In…

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Architecture FAQs

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Architecture FAQs

architecture_faqs.png   Are there any A level combinations which are especially recommended for those wanting to study Architecture? No, we take students with a wide range of A levels. We want to see an ability to write essays, a good portfolio of artwork and an interest in science so a good range of science subjects…

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FAQs

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FAQs

thumbnail_will-pryce-cf162029_5-fl-print.jpeg   Is the Design Tripos a Product Design Course? No, it is a course that specifically aims to look at the issues of sustainable design in the built environment. However, during the course of the degree you will set be projects at a variety of scales which may involve furniture or product design and…

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Ground beneath Thwaites Glacier mapped for first time

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Ground beneath Thwaites Glacier mapped for first time

The ground beneath Antarctica’s most vulnerable glacier has been mapped for the first time, helping scientists to better understand how it is being affected by climate change. Analysis of the … The post Ground beneath Thwaites Glacier mapped for first time appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Postgrad awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability

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Postgrad awarded Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability

Chloe receiving her award, courtesy Cambridge Hub Wednesday, May 17, 2023 PhD student Chloe Balhatchet has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Award in Sustainability. Chloe, who is in the second year of her PhD, uses NMR to find and investigate new materials for supercapacitors, which will play a critical role in the transition to…

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AI for smart conservation

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AI for smart conservation

Climate change is an increasingly pervasive threat to global biodiversity. Animal populations in the rapidly changing Arctic are often seen as a litmus test for the response of wildlife to … The post AI for smart conservation appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Sea butterfly life cycle threatened by climate change

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Sea butterfly life cycle threatened by climate change

Shelled pteropods, commonly known as sea butterflies, are increasingly exposed to ocean changes, but some species are more vulnerable to this threat. In a new study, published this month (11 … The post Sea butterfly life cycle threatened by climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Contrasting life cycles of Southern Ocean pteropods alter their vulnerability to climate change

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