Posts Tagged ‘china’
Today’s physics news: LHC trials proton-lead collisions, and more…
Today’s physics news: LHC trials proton-lead collisions, and more…
Glaciers in south-west China feel the brunt of climate change
Significant increases in annual temperatures are having a devastating affect on glaciers in the mountainous regions of south-western China, potentially affecting natural habitats, tourism and wider economic development. In a study published today in IOP Publishing’s Environmental Research Letters, scientists examined data from 111 weather stations across south-western China and have shown that temperature patterns [...]
Today’s physics news: Wednesday, 23 September
Universities to show their research has real-world relevance Changes in university funding might force universities to show their research influences the economy, public policy or society in order to secure the biggest research grants. The Guardian The Times A first step: China has set its first ever carbon emission targets At the UN climate summit [...]
