Stonehenge may be dismantled Welsh stone circle
The mystery surrounding why Stonehenge contains bluestones brought from a Welsh hillside is one step closer to being solved.
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Warm oceans helped first human migration from Asia to North America
New research reveals significant changes to the circulation of the North Pacific and its impact on the initial migration of humans.
Hidden ancient stone circles to be rediscovered
New funding from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will allow researchers to discover the secrets of hidden stone circles on Lewis.
Great Dying – what caused Earth’s biggest mass extinction?
New research helps answer one of the most asked questions in geoscience: what caused the Earth’s biggest mass extinction?
Coral time machines reveal ancient CO2 burps
The fossilised remains of ancient deep-sea corals may provide new insights into the effect the ocean has on rising CO2 levels.
New sources for rare metals vital in modern technology
Research reveals newly discovered sources for rare earth metals vital in modern technologies such as mobile phones and TVs.
Viking waterway through the Orkney Mainland revealed
New research has revealed a lost Viking waterway running through the Orkney Mainland, connecting the North Atlantic and Scapa Flow.
New circle discovered near Stonehenge
A team of archaeologists are celebrating the discovery of a major new prehistoric monument only a short distance away from Stonehenge.
Snowball’s chance in Earth and early signs of life
New research helps answer one of the most asked questions in geoscience: when did Earth start to become habitable to complex life?
Schools Earth Science outreach project receives half a million pounds funding boost
A University project to inspire young Earth and environmental scientists across the country will continue, thanks to NEO Energy funding.