Jacob Dykes
Researchers create antimicrobial surfaces to combat antibiotic resistance
Jun 12, 2020
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Development
With widespread antibiotic resistance looming, researchers are attempting to create new antimicrobial surfaces
From Black Lives Matter to Unite the Right: the statues that have fallen in the 21st century
Jun 10, 2020
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Cultures
Following the toppling of Bristol’s Edward Colston statue, Geographical looks back at other times when statues have been removed in condemnation of historic forces of oppression
Data discoveries: could social media become a tool to study economic recovery?
Jun 08, 2020
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Development
A new study from the University of Bristol has successfully predicted the economic recovery of small businesses following natural hazard events using social media
World Environment Day 2020: Uplifting communities through the power of photography
Jun 05, 2020
Published in
Development
As the world pauses to reflect on biodiversity protection, one non-profit is empowering disadvantaged individuals to capture biodiversity’s beauty, and become ambassadors in their communities
How a blind black rhino became an ambassador for his species
Jun 02, 2020
Published in
Wildlife
In the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Munu – a blind black rhino – has become an ambassador for his species, opening the world’s eyes to the critical conservation philosophy that ‘every rhino matters’
Secrets of the soil: A newly discovered microbe builds understanding of soil ecosystems
May 28, 2020
Published in
Development
A newly discovered microbe could uncover how soil absorbs carbon and promotes growth
THE SELF DELUSION: The Surprising Science of How We Are Connected and Why That Matters by Tom Oliver book review
May 27, 2020
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Books
by Tom Oliver • W&N • £13.50 (hardback)
TREE STORY: The History of the World Written in Rings by Valerie Trouet book review
May 22, 2020
Published in
Books
By Valerie Trouet • Johns Hopkins University Press • £20.00 (hardback)
Coronavirus: How humanitarian organisations are working to control the outbreak in refugee camps
May 14, 2020
Published in
Refugees
As the world grapples with a new pandemic, humanitarian organisations are rallying to control the outbreak in countries that rely on humanitarian aid, while the United Nations calls for a coordinated response to protect the world’s most vulnerable
Naturally charismatic - 'flagship' species have distinct roles in their ecosystems
May 12, 2020
Published in
Wildlife
Protecting the most famous members of the animal kingdom may be the right move, and not just because they attract more funding
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