Interviews about Earth Science

Small particles released by tree leaves can cause brighter whiter clouds to form above forests, altering our climate...

It is a proven fact that if you elevate the amount of CO₂ in the atmosphere this will have the...

Earth observation from satellites is an extremely important way of examining everything from glaciers to tree cover in...

In April 2010, a previously dormant volcano in Iceland released a massive ash cloud that closed most Europe’s air...

We explore how filters can be designed to provide a breath of truly clean air...

Wading into a river and digging until you get to the slime, soil, dirt and other matter at the bottom may not be...

If you’ve been shopping for a fish supper lately you’ve almost certainly been offered both farmed and wild fish. Fish...

Aquaculture isn’t restricted to the oceans – many aquatic organisms can actually be farmed on land. This is...

Underwater robots listen out for whales even in the middle of a raging storm

A special type of rust, called 'green rust', could be used to scrub contaminants from the environment to make...

A new form of solar cell that uses plastic instead of silicone may make solar panels a cheap and effective way of...

To bring us up to date with events at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, and explain how his own work fits in with this...

To investigate the impact of geology on the spread of pollution, scientists in Oxford are studying how water travels...

Photojournalist Brian Skerry brings back snapshots of the oceans that help shift our perspective on the underwater...

Jason deCaires Taylor's sculptures take on new life and new meaning on the seabed.

Some clouds can be identified easily from the ground. But when weather forecasters and academic researchers need a bit...

We are looking at life that flourishes in the absence of input from the Sun, in other words, some of the most...

An important resource that we find in deep dark places are the metals and minerals we need for industry and everyday...

One of the most promising technologies for tackling rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is known as ‘Carbon...

If you've ever neglected a houseplant, you'll know this problem - when you finally come to water it, the...

Every week, an earthquake occurs that's big enough to cause serious damage. Seismologists monitor this activity...

Breeding seahorses in captivity to supply aquariums aims to help reduce pressure on wild populations.

Will converting marine life into carbon credits help fend off climate change? Is Blue Carbon the new green?