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Satellite Gathers Best View Of Melting Glaciers

Apr 27, 2023 | Climate, Satellites

Scientists have obtained their best satellite assessment yet of the status of the world’s glaciers. Europe’s Cryosat satellite tracked the 200,000 or so glaciers on Earth and found they have lost 2,720bn tonnes of ice in 10 years due to climate change....

Watch A Weird Robot Wiggle And Flap Like A Seal Moving On Land

Apr 27, 2023 | Robots

With heavy bodies and small flippers, seals aren’t the most graceful movers out of water. But despite appearances, a robot that imitates the way they flop over dry land might be effective in search and rescue operations where a wheeled robot would struggle, say...

UK: Council To Start Hydrogen Bin Lorry Trial

Apr 27, 2023 | Hydrogen

A Derbyshire council is to trial the use of hybrid hydrogen-powered bin lorries in a bid to reduce its emissions. South Derbyshire District Council will start using two duel-fuel lorries in a bid to reduce carbon emissions. The authority aims to see how the vehicles...