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Hidden ‘star’ sand dune mystery solved by ancient find
Scientists have solved the mysterious absence of star-shaped dunes from Earth’s geological history for the first time, dating one back thousands of years.
Read articleRoyal Charter storm of 1859: how an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK’s shipping forecast
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Cerys Jones from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences discusses the Royal Charter Storm of 1859 and its enduring impact on weather forecasting in the UK and beyond.
Read articleWhat will happen to the Greenland ice sheet if we miss our global warming targets
In an article for The Conversation, Professor Bryn Hubbard from the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences writes about a new study which suggests that the ice will survive if temperatures are soon brought back down.
Read articleStonehenge Altar Stone did not come from Wales – research
The origin of the largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge has been thrown into doubt by Aberystwyth University research.
Read articleTwenty-three million exposed to metal mining contamination – study
Twenty-three million people around the world are believed to be affected by potentially dangerous concentrations of toxic waste, according to a new study.
Read articleArchaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure
Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structures made of wood, according to new research by a team from the University of Liverpool and Aberystwyth University.
Read articleWales’ residential speed limit is dropping to 20mph – here’s how it should affect accidents and journey times
Writing in The Conversation, Professor of Psychology Charles Musselwhite and Professor of Human Geography Peter Merriman discuss the drop in Wales’ residential speed limit to 20mph and how it should affect accidents and journey times.
Read articleResearch on rural support for disruptive political movements wins major European grant
The relationship between voter discontent in rural areas and support for disruptive political movements in Europe and the United States will be explored in a major study by an Aberystwyth University professor, following the award of a prestigious grant.
Read articleDistinguished Aber Geographers celebrate their Diamond Wedding
On 12th August 1961, John Rodda and Annabel Edwards were married in the charming 15th century parish church of Knowle in Warwickshire. They first met in the South Practical Room in what was then the Department of Geography and Anthropology on the old foundry site in Alexandra Road.
Read articleClimate change research festival at Aberystwyth University looks ahead to COP26 challenges
Climate change experts will gather at Aberystwyth University for a week of events to discuss challenges ahead of the COP26 summit.
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