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Earth science

Geoscientific research has to do with the Earth and its history, from both short-term and very long-term perspectives. Geoscientific research covers research in the areas of meteorology, oceanography, geology, quaternary geology, etc. Among other things, this research yields knowledge about weather and climate, climate change, natural resources, disasters and environmental impact.

Mountain-crossing climate research

The Abisko research station is popular among researchers from all over the world for studying climate change.

Marine analyses
Chemical and biological analyzes of marine samples, to support research and environmental monitoring.
Research vessels Gulf of Bothnia
At Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMF), research vessels are available for research and environmental monitoring. UMF conducts regular sampling...
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Rock weathering can counteract river carbon dioxide emissions

As permafrost thaws, rivers may absorb carbon dioxide by increased rock weathering, a study in Nature shows.

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Natural barriers disrupt the ecosystems in rivers

Stop plants from spreading and shape the streams in northern Sweden, new research shows.

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Permafrost thaw threatens up to three million people in the Arctic

Climate change is expected to have far-reaching implications for livelihoods, infrastructure and environment.

Web4Food 2.0: Understanding climate and ecosystem thresholds in northern lakes
Research area: Earth science
Duration 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2029
Type of project Research project
New Mechanistic Insights into Perennial Snowfields as Water Sources in Warming Arctic Uplands
Research area: Earth science
Duration 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2029
Type of project Research project
ARIMETH: A mechanistic Understanding of Arctic River Methane Emissions
Duration 1 March 2025 until 31 March 2029
Type of project Research project
Terrigenous freshwater inputs threaten coastal resource quality
Duration 1 August 2023 until 31 July 2027
Type of project Research project
Biogeochemistry
Research area at the Dept. of Ecology, Environment and Geoscience
Research area: Earth science
REGEN|ED – Rethinking Education for Regenerative Futures
What if education could help restore, rather than deplete, the world of which we are a part? REGEN|ED explores practices that strengthen...