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What have we learnt about commuting?
CURDS blog post by Mike Coombes reflecting on the importance of understanding commuting patterns; also includes a link to coverage of his recent report on the impact of opening the Second Tyne Tunnel.
published on: 17th January 2013
Better soil management is key to safeguarding agricultural production in times of extreme flooding and drought
Dr Paul Quinn speaks to BBC Radio 4 about Newcastle University’s efforts to improve our resilience to the extreme weather events of 2012
published on: 4th January 2013
ESPON Climate Project Success
published on: 18th December 2012
British team look for life in Antarctica
Today, a British team of scientists and engineers will realise a 16 year ambition to drill down through over three kilometres of Antarctic ice into an ancient buried lake.
published on: 12th December 2012
Counting the Cost of Congestion
published on: 6th December 2012
