Chris Fitch
THE LOST CITY OF Z directed by David Gray
Mar 28, 2017
Published in
Films
One of the most gripping mysteries of the 20th century resonates with a dull thud
Making Waves
Apr 15, 2017
Published in
Oceans
An innovative new theory hopes to save millions of lives from the threat of tsunamis
Cleaning Venice
Mar 25, 2017
Published in
Water
After years of inaction, could the clean-up of the Venice lagoon finally be underway?
The long haul: are the world’s cities getting closer?
Mar 28, 2017
Published in
Cities
The new ‘world’s longest flight’ now spans a distance of more than 9,000 miles, from Doha to Auckland. But is there any limit to aviation’s global connectivity?
Liz Bonnin: biochemist, wild animal biologist, and BBC television presenter
Mar 24, 2017
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I’m a Geographer
Liz Bonnin is a biochemist, wild animal biologist, and BBC television presenter, known for hosting various science, nature, and wildlife programming. Her new show, Galápagos, is due to air this spring
THE CRADLE OF HUMANITY: How the Changing Landscape of Africa Made us so Smart by Mark Maslin
Mar 05, 2017
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Books
We humans have named ourselves Homo sapiens – ‘the wise man’ – a peculiarly self-confident title to bestow upon a species that is seemingly threatening to bring about its own demise as quickly as possible. Mark Maslin prefers Homo dominatus – ‘the dominant man’.
Famine returns to the Horn of Africa
Mar 02, 2017
Published in
Mapping
Drought in the region is turning to full famine – with catastrophic humanitarian consequences
Zealandia: what is a continent?
Feb 22, 2017
Published in
Tectonics
How does the proposed allocation of ‘Zealandia’ as an independent continent affect our understanding of the planet’s continental organisation?
Altitude sickness: cleaning up Lake Titicaca
Feb 25, 2017
Published in
Water
After decades of neglect, a major clean-up of Lake Titicaca is underway, but will it be sufficient?
East meets Waste: tech waste piling up in Asia
Mar 14, 2017
Published in
Development
Asia not only manufacturers most of the world’s electronic goods, it now consumes the most as well. Without sophisticated recycling systems, e-waste is piling up
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