ImpactsNicholas Turland/Flickr Giant hail from the Queensland tropics gives rare insight into severe weather events Recording-breaking hail has been analysed in a bid to develop better models and forecasting for severe storms.
Impacts www.abc.net.au Massive study of ocean microbes to help predict climate change impact Marine microbes are being monitored to help predict the impact of rising sea temperatures.
Impacts www.abc.net.au Corals build 'cloud umbrellas' to help keep cool under blazing sun, study says Australian researchers find corals build cloud umbrellas to help keep cool and their decline could have wider implications for climate and agricultural production.
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