NERC - Planet Earth

The science we support is amazing. Our researchers study every aspect of our planet, and how humans are changing it - from the poles to the tropical rainforests, and from the depths of the ocean to the edge of space. Planet Earth brings you the latest stories, pictures and videos about their work.

Tiny fossils reveal how shrinking was essential for successful evolution

Scientists have discovered that mammals successfully evolved over the years by getting smaller in size.

18 September 2018

Scientists closing in on source of Shetland tsunamis

Shetland has been hit by at least two more tsunamis in the past 10,000 years than previously thought, and scientists are working to identify where the giant waves originated.

17 Sep 2018

Keeping satellites in the sky

As part of a series of interviews with new NERC Independent Research Fellows, Ingrid Cnossen talks about the beauty of flexible working and how understanding the weather can help to keep satellites in orbit.

29 Aug 2018

Under the faultlines

Unlocking the mysteries of life giving microbes

New technology models cities' air quality in under 10 minutes

Sydney rock oysters shrinking due to coastal acidification

Genetic toolkit gives periwinkles seashore advantage

Scientists take to the skies to measure emissions from Greater Manchester moor fires

Why is the UK's honeypot shrinking?

Sea robots show Arctic climate change

How much time is left to meet the Paris climate agreement?

Hay Trans.MISSION Q&A with Chris Haughton and Dr Emily Shuckburgh

Hay Trans.MISSION Q&A with Dan Binns and Professor Ally Lewis

Hay Trans.MISSION Q&A with Nicola Davies and Professor Ed Hawkins

Mining for answers in the ocean's archives

Securing the UK's natural carbon storage

Building an offshore wind farm

Painting underwater pictures with sound