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Bags Wed 11-Jul-12 07:00:54

www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-07/nocs-fss071012.php

UK scientists will measure the effect on the marine environment and wildlife of devices that harness tide and wave energy using sonar technology that has, for the first time, been successfully deployed on the seabed.

Butternut Wed 11-Jul-12 09:14:03

Thanks for this B - I always value the info. you provide that I wouldn't normally come across. It helps keep the old brain elastic! smile

FlicketyB Wed 11-Jul-12 09:14:11

I think this is great. Tide and waves are one of the few renewable energy sources that can provide power 24/7.

Anagram Wed 11-Jul-12 10:16:27

I agaree. Thanks Bags!

Anagram Wed 11-Jul-12 10:16:54

Agaree? confused

Bags Wed 11-Jul-12 11:54:01

A new study published in Nature Climate Change shows that climate was hotter in Roman and medieval times than now

The link above takes you to a report which contains a link to the whole of the original paper.

jeni Wed 11-Jul-12 12:23:18

Fascinating!

Bags Thu 12-Jul-12 08:59:32

A wee research news item from Germany about the effect of the Swiss Alps on weather either side of them