Opinion
Can microbes save us from plastic pollution?
Robin Hanbury-Tenison on solving the plastics problem across the globe before we all end up as waste product
Empire to extinction: The legacy of Bristol Zoo
Andrew Brooks on the passing of Bristol Zoo and the ongoing debate about its role in the 21st century
Will climate change cause more mass migrations?
A rapidly warming planet – and worsening climate change – means tens of millions will be on the move in mass migrations, warns Marco Magrini
Will Putin fail and Ukraine prevail?
Tim Marshall considers the worrying fractures appearing in the European and American support of Ukraine
Comparisons can get in the way of geographical understanding
Andrew Brooks on how reductive comparisons can get in the way of true understanding
Quizzes
QUIZ: US State Capitals
Challenge your knowledge of USA state capitals with our interactive quiz. Test your skills and see how well you know America’s state capitals.
QUIZ: Earthquakes
Test your earthquake knowledge with this interactive quiz. Discover the science behind earthquakes and learn important safety measures.
QUIZ: Country Shapes – Hard
Test your geography knowledge with our country shapes quiz and win a discount on a Geographical subscription. Can you identify countries by their unique silhouettes?
QUIZ: Geography Trivia
Test your geography skills with our quiz. Identify flags, landmarks, and more for a chance to win a discount.
QUIZ: Flags of the World – Hard
Put your knowledge to the test with our flags quiz. Can you score 75% or higher? Challenge yourself now!
Geo explainers
Geo explainer: Where in the world are the busiest shipping lanes?
Take a deep dive into the world’s busiest shipping lanes according to the number of vessels passing through them each day.
Geo explainer: Exploring Africa’s economy and GDP
Five countries account for half of Africa’s total GDP, playing crucial roles in the continent’s economy – but where exactly are they?
Geo explainer: What is phosphate mining – and why is it important?
Phosphate rock is an essential element for life on Earth. Discover its applications and why its mining threatens planetary health…
Geo explainer: Point Nemo – the planet’s most isolated place
Discover more about Point Nemo, the place furthest from land on the entire planet. What exactly lives there and can it be explored?
Geo explainer: Why does Afghanistan have a high risk of natural disasters?
Afghanistan is the world’s second-most prone country to natural disasters. Discover which natural hazards it is threatened by and why…
Book reviews
Discovering Britain
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