* Astronomy

Climate scientists set sail to explore changing Arctic Ocean

A new £10 million research programme to investigate how the Arctic Ocean is changing has launched its first cruise to the Barents Sea.
The Changing Arctic Oceans research programme aims to generate a better understanding of the Arctic so models can more accurately predict future change to the environment and the ecosystem.
Over 20 scientists from 16 UK research institutes, including the University of Leeds, have joined forces to understand the knock-on effects of rapid warming and sea ice loss in the Arctic region.
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