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What makes a sand dune sing?

04 Nov 2016

When solids flow like liquids they can make sand dunes sing, and they can also result in a potentially deadly avalanche. Cambridge researchers are...

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Global chlorophyll

Bacteria in the world’s oceans produce millions of tonnes of hydrocarbons each year

05 Oct 2015

Scientists have calculated that millions of tonnes of hydrocarbons are produced annually by photosynthetic bacteria in the world’s oceans.

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Collaborative research framework agreement signed with Shell

17 Oct 2013

Agreement will open up new research projects between Cambridge and the global energy company, focusing on making energy more affordable and...

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tiny worm faecal pellets and fossils

Under the Microscope #13 - Tiny worm pellets

01 Mar 2012

Matthew Kuo tells us how tiny worm faecal pellets affect how oil pipelines sit on the seabed.

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Oklahoma Sunset Oil Well

Benefits by the barrel

09 Apr 2011

Countries rich in oil have long been associated with the "resource-curse paradox" - a principle which states they will suffer, rather than benefit...

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Acoustic image

‘Elephant hunting’ with less risk

01 Aug 2009

Cambridge scientists are helping to improve the chances of success of oil exploration in some of the Earth’s most hostile frontiers.

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BP Institute

BP Institute for Multiphase Flow

01 Aug 2009

Understanding flow – whether it’s of oil, air, lubricants, lava, seawater or CO2 – lies at the heart of Cambridge’s BP Institute.

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