Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Global Health
Our best shot at a healthier future
Immunisation has saved millions of lives, but new vaccines are urgently needed. Now we know where to focus our efforts first
Fossil fuel industry funds medical research – here’s why it’s a problem
Experts raise concerns that fossil fuel industry is buying influence over researchers thanks to funding provided for medical studies
Bioprospecting the Arctic: a new frontier for antibiotic discovery
The search for novel microbes in Arctic ecosystems, known as bioprospecting, is yielding promising results for the development of new drugs
Tackling the silent pandemic: antimicrobial resistance
Action for Global Health says it's time for renewed action on antimicrobial resistance, and calls for a greater focus on infection protection
Walking makes the world a better place
Walking costs nothing, can be done anywhere and it can make a big difference to your health and the health of the planet.
UK needs to prepare for the disease-carrying Asian tiger mosquito
In just a few years the disease carrying Asian tiger mosquito has swept across swathes of Europe and it now has the UK within buzzing range.
Two thousand children a day die from air pollution
A new report by Unicef says that an average of 2000 children under 5 years of age die every day from health impacts linked to air pollution.
Chimpanzees use the natural medicine of the forest
Uncover the secrets of chimpanzee medicine. Find out how these remarkable animals use natural remedies to heal themselves.
Study finds microplastics in human testicles
A study has discovered microplastics in every human testicle and scientists fear this might be impacting human reproductive health.
Fears plastic can make cancer more aggressive
New research suggests that microplastics can play an important role in the speed and aggressiveness of cancers in humans.
Only seven countries in the world had healthy air quality in 2023
New report claims only seven countries had healthy air quality that met World Health Organisation guidelines for PM 2.5 values in 2023.
Volunteers wanted to help fight tuberculosis
A new medical trial seeks to understand whether a second BCG vaccine will help fight off tuberculosis - and volunteers are needed.
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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).
Informative, authoritative and educational, this site’s content covers a wide range of subject areas, including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, illustrated with superb photography.
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