http://sid.nerc.ac.uk/The Science Impacts Database gives public access to case studies showing the policy, economic, social and practical impacts of NERC's science investments and top science achievements.en-gb60http://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=49NERC researchers are training Iranian geologists in techniques that will help them recognise where future earthquakes might occur.Tue, 08 May 2012 13:57:08 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=407British Geological Survey scientists have developed a probability-based prediction system to estimate maximum groundwater levels. It is lets authorities give timely warnings of flooding so that appropriate preventative actions can be taken.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:48:50 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=109The African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analysis is an international programme aimed at improving our understanding of the climate of West Africa - one of the areas that global climate models represent least well. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:03:38 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=60A system that tracks hundreds of calculations on numerous computer simulations is revolutionising data analysis in fields as diverse as geology, particle physics and climate research.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:57:13 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=15A NERC-funded study of bird behaviour after ringing, shows changes in feeding and brooding behaviour.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:43:31 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=12This project demonstrated how to reduce residential energy use by 60%. Media coverage and citation in other reports helped the findings reach a large audience.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:09:10 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=415Birmingham/Exeter study delivers extensive molecular characterisation of the toxicity of a pesticide (fenitrothion). It is part of a novel Systems Biology approach being used to predict environmental risk.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:26:35 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=414Using data gathered over several years, researchers modelled the impact of increases in global temperature on plants upon which bumblebees feed. The focus was on field margins sown with nectar flowers intended to encourage biodiversity.Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:26:13 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=411Ground deformation caused by an earthquake in Yushu, China, in 2010 has been investigated using satellite radar images. The researchers' surface-rupture map has been cited widely and is being used by China Earthquake Administration scientists.Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:21:43 GMThttp://sid.nerc.ac.uk/details.aspx?id=410British Geological Survey scientists worked with Virtalis to develop a high-resolution virtual reality system that enables landscape visualisation. Its software integrates data from many sources and is used in a variety of geological investigations.Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:48:58 GMT