Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
October 2026 issue
Research roundup: deep ocean heat, volcanic gold and Beijing’s trees
From warming ocean depths and gold-rich volcanoes to youthful populations and pollution-producing trees, we round up some of the latest geographical research
Equipment matters: autumn photography
Tristan Kennedy considers how photography can help us recognise the effects of a changing climate
How acoustic technology could end the conflict between Namibia’s fur seals and hake fishers
In Namibia, Cape fur seals and hake fishers are competing for the same catch. Tommy Trenchard joins scientists testing an acoustic technology designed to protect both
Travel tips with expedition leader Catherine Edsell
Expedition leader Catherine Edsell talks to Bryony Cottam about women-only adventures and the rewards of stepping outside your comfort zone
Singapore, a nation built at speed
Created at extraordinary speed from political necessity, cultural diversity and global commerce, Singapore embodies many of the defining tensions of the modern age
Maps that shaped the world, from Mercator to wartime propaganda
In Power Lines, journalist Peter Keating brings together nearly 100 political maps, tracing how cartography has shaped borders, asserted power and influenced how we see the world
What makes a beer Belgian, Spanish or British?
The geography behind some of our most familiar lagers is more complicated than it seems
North Yorkshire’s landscapes, from Dalby Forest to Robin Hood’s Bay and Bempton Cliffs
Across North Yorkshire, ancient rocks, forest, coast and wildlife reveal how landscapes shape the stories we tell – and the…
Why country names matter, from Türkiye to Sri Lanka
Shakespeare may have thought names changed little, but for nations, they can embody history, identity, sovereignty – and sometimes a considerable amount of politics
Why Alaska’s Chinook salmon collapse threatens Yukon River communities
Chinook salmon have sustained communities along Alaska’s Yukon River for millennia. Tom Parfitt reports on a collapse that’s threatening both livelihoods and culture
Solar-powered ambulance brings healthcare to off-grid communities
Designed to carry diagnostics, vaccines and treatment into remote communities, a student-built solar vehicle will allow healthcare to operate without fuel supplies or reliable electricity
The race to build orbital data centres, and why doubts are mounting
The race to build orbital data centres is gathering pace, even as doubts mount over their cost, feasibility and environmental impact
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