Scientists solve mystery methane source

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Environmental scientists from the OU have discovered that trees growing in the Amazon floodplains surrounding the Amazon River emit as much methane (CH4) into the atmosphere as all of the world’s oceans.

Co-author of the research, which has been published in the journal Nature, Professor of Global Change Ecology, Vincent Gauci, explains:

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OU study: Transplant athletes match elite performance

A new study led by The Open University’s Professor Bart Rienties, and to be published in Progress in Transplantation in December, reveals that high-intensity transplant athletes can not only meet but greatly exceed existing physical activity guidelines.

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