NATURE
G20 called upon to put a stop to whaling
Jun 28, 2019
Written by
Jack Burnett
Celebrities and animal welfare groups have been expressing their disappointment online about Japan’s pledge to restart its whaling activities this year
Removing landmines in Sinjar, Iraq
Jun 28, 2019
Written by
Geographical
In a series of photographs from his recent trip to Sinjar in northern Iraq, photojournalist Sean Sutton captures the work being done to clear the area of thousands of landmines and other explosive hazards, leftover from Isis occupation and the…
Could cleaning the climate save money?
Jun 26, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
In contrast to established wisdom, one group of scientists believe that by factoring in global health benefits, it is possible to decrease carbon emissions and still save money
The true impact of plastic
Jun 19, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Parkesine, celluloid and Bakelite – the first three kinds of plastics ever discovered – reshaped the world for the better. Their modern descendants are clogging it for the worse says Marco Magrini
Flat Earth photography: big sky country
Jun 18, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
Flat and level landscapes might not have much to offer in terms of dynamism and impact, but there’s a lot to unearth if you know how to look
2019 National Zoo & Aquarium Photo Award winners announced
Jun 11, 2019
Written by
Luke Weir
Winning entries include meerkats, zebra sharks and courting nudibranches
World Ocean Day
Jun 08, 2019
Written by
Luke Weir
The UN’s World Ocean Day is a day to celebrate the beauty, the wealth and the promise of the planet’s water bodies
World Environment Day
Jun 05, 2019
Written by
Luke Weir
Breathe easier this World Environment day with this collection of stories
Out of sync: The impact of the UK’s earlier spring
May 30, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A 50-year look at the activity of aphids, moths, butterflies and birds has revealed some surprising aspects of the UK’s ever-earlier spring
Chalking-up: photographing the white cliffs
May 24, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
The British Isles are packed with natural landmarks that serve as iconic references for national tourism campaigns and picturesque settings for feature films, none more so than our stunning chalk landscapes, says Keith Wilson
Sony Award winners heading out on tour
May 21, 2019
Written by
Luke Weir
The prestigious photography awards to go on display in some of the world’s top-ranked hotels
Turkey’s slow-motion earthquake
May 16, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The discovery of a slow-motion earthquake near Istanbul, which took place in 2016, raises the question of how these lesser-known events interact with more deadly natural disasters
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California’s marine heatwave saw animals move north, and some are there to stay
May 14, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The 2014 to 2016 marine heatwave, which took place off the coast of California, saw an unprecedented number of southern tropical species migrate north
Is hydrogen fuel the future of transport?
May 13, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini discovers that hydrogen is back, but hopefully not with a bang
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Fishing, hunting, cracking: chimp behaviour and humans
May 08, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A ten-year analysis of chimpanzees has revealed that the presence of humans diminishes behavioural diversity, leading to calls for a new approach to conservation
Reintroducing pine martens: the cautious approach
Apr 29, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
The return of the pine marten to UK forests has been celebrated as a win for the red squirrel, but some scientists advise caution
What to do with excess wind energy
Apr 25, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A project in Orkney is converting excess wind energy into hydrogen to address a country-wide problem
Photographing mountains in Spring
Apr 12, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
Mountains provide a dramatic sight at the best of times, and no time is better than early spring, says Keith Wilson
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