Why heatwaves hit some cities harder than others

Heatwave-related deaths are influenced not only by absolute temperatures but also by how acclimatised people are to heat, according to new research published in ‘Climatic Change’.

Thawing permafrost microbiomes fuel climate change

A University of Queensland-led international study could lead to more accurate predictions on the rate of global warming from greenhouse gas emissions produced by thawing permafrost in the next 100 years.