NATURE
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
![A Violet Sea Snail [Image: Jackie Sones]](/media/k2/items/cache/1c868dd74c7318ed44aae41f88bb5a08_S.jpg)
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
![Two chimpanzees share fruit [Image: Anna Preis/ Taï Chimpanzee Project]](/media/k2/items/cache/d0d12f6cae89ab7a29b463b68c032fcd_S.jpg)
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
Discovery of new disease adds to threats facing UK hares
Apr 10, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
A surge in reports of dead hares has resulted in the discovery of a hidden disease in UK populations
The case against octopus farming
Mar 29, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Four scientists have banded together to make the case against the farming of octopuses, arguing that these intelligent cephalopods are wholly unsuited to life in captivity
Global oil consumption is still climbing
Mar 27, 2019
Written by
Marco Magrini
As planetary oil consumption hits the 100-million-barrel mark Marco Magrini looks at an industry that is still thriving due to high demand
Solomon Islands still at threat from oil spill
Mar 18, 2019
Written by
Mark 'Crowley' Russell
A ship that ran aground early in February has been leaking oil into the water surrounding a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Solomon Islands for more than a month
Humpback whales based miles apart share songs
Mar 18, 2019
Written by
Katie Burton
Two whale populations on either side of the African continent have been found to share passages of song
The ideas of March
Mar 13, 2019
Written by
Keith Wilson
March traditionally heralds the beginning of spring, a time of great change in the natural world, and great opportunities for the budding nature photographer, says Keith Wilson
Crazier than Fiction: the Elephant Rangers of Laos
Mar 11, 2019
Written by
Melody Kemp
An innovative project to utilise Laos’ elephant experts in service of protecting the country’s natural treasures is waiting on just one thing – government approval
Humans take up sensitive ice-free land on Antarctica
Mar 08, 2019
Written by
Robyn White
Despite common belief that Antarctica is vastly uninhabited, humans are now taking up so much space on the continent that they are beginning to pose threats to wildlife and nature
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