Tiffany Stecker
There was once a writer named SteckerWho rode to school in a double decker
Wrote on water and the earth
Of ideas, no dearth
But the workload just may almost wreck her.
Tiffany is a Deputy Editor at Elements.
Tyres turned to treasure in Turkey
Researchers in Turkey are finding a new use for old tyres.
Read MoreEnvironmental roundup
Linking offshore wind turbines together could help make wind energy more reliable, says a study published in the 5 April issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Read MoreInterview with Duncan Wingham
One week before the delay of the Cryosat-2 mission launch, Tiffany Stecker interviews Duncan Wingham, lead scientist of the mission and researcher at University College London’s Center for Polar Observation and Modelling (CPOM). Dr. Wingham discusses why a satellite like CryoSat-2 is important for studying polar ice sheets and ocean levels, the cost of launching the satellite and what this means in a time of growing doubt over climate research.
Read MoreLabour and Tory ministers speak up for science
Former science ministers from Labour and Conservative parties have put aside political differences to urge the incoming Government to support science funding.
Read MoreFor Cryon΄ out loud
The European Space Agency (ESA) delays the launch of CryoSat-2, a mission with a tragic history.
Read MoreTap-tap-tapping on bottle’s door
Plastic bottled water is losing its appeal as city-wide efforts encourage people to twist on the tap.
Read MoreSMOS satellite to improve weather forecasts
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the first-ever satellite to gauge soil moisture and ocean salinity, with the mission of collecting crucial data on atmospheric and terrestrial water to provide more accurate weather forecasting.
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