New modelling provides more precise forecasts for Antarctic ice sheet melting
New modelling has challenged some existing sea level projections, shedding new light on the potential impact of rising sea levels on coastal areas.
International team heads for Antarctica to study global warming effects
An expedition to Antarctica will study the effects of global warming on the West Antarctic ice sheet.
ESE launches two new podcasts to demystify Earth science and promote EDI
Two new podcasts from staff and students in the Department of Earth Science and Engineering (ESE) will aim to demystify Earth science and foster EDI.
Celebrating Black History Month by continuing to advance EDI at ESE
On the last day of Black History Month, ESE shines a light on PhD student Zainab Titus, who is committed to creating opportunities for young learners.
Magma observed taking an unexpected route beneath volcanoes
Imperial researchers have observed magma taking an unexpected route beneath volcanoes, shedding light on the processes behind eruptions.
Meteorites reveal likely origin of Earth’s volatile chemicals
Meteorites have told Imperial researchers the likely far-flung origin of Earth’s volatile chemicals, some of which form the building blocks of life.
Sea level rise to dramatically speed up erosion of rock coastlines by 2100
Rock coasts, which make up over half the world’s coastlines, could retreat more rapidly in the future due to accelerating sea level rise.
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NASA and Imperial scientists detect epic meteoroid impact on Mars
NASA instruments co-developed at Imperial have detected a Mars meteoroid impact that left a crater one and a half times the size of Trafalgar Square.
New £3.6M grant paves the way for green energy development in the UK
Imperial scientists have won a £3.6M NERC grant to research how to access greener energy sources safely.
Compositional variation in the mantle transition zone impacts mantle convection
A new review of mantle transition zone seismic properties reveals the impacts of this zone on heat and chemical circulation within Earth’s mantle.
