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22 May 2026
Scientists map rocks with rare earth element potential, helping pinpoint new deposits
18 May 2026
The Cambridge research powering the energy transition: new materials, smarter fuels, and heat re-use
6 May 2026
Understanding multi-hazard events through the second largest tsunami recorded
28 Apr 2026
The underwater forests fighting climate change
28 Apr 2026
Deep-ocean heat has been marching closer to Antarctica, reveals new long-term study
22 Apr 2026
Blog: A Beyond Epic(a) ice core!