Geographical

Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Victoria Heath

After graduating from Warwick University in 2024 with a First Class BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing with a Study Year Abroad, Victoria now works as the Digital Editor for Geographical.

She loves to travel and regularly seeks out new adventures and experiences abroad and in the UK. Outside of journalism, Victoria is an avid creative writer and is currently working on her first novel.

Victoria is the published author of two books, and her work features in publications including Business Insider, DIVE Magazine, I Am BeYoutiful, as well as her Instagram @byvictoriaheath.

ower Bridge with aurora borealis in London. England

2025 UK celestial events: what are they & where best to watch

Jan 14, 2025
From aurora borealis to a total lunar eclipse, 2025 is packed with celestial events – find out where you have the best chance of seeing them
Lightning from a cumulonimbus thunder cloud strikes a tropical beach

Geo explainer: What are the different types of clouds?

Jan 13, 2025
Do you know your cumulus from your alto? Discover the different types of clouds and how to tell them apart
Shown is a block of concrete made with biochar material.

Storing carbon in buildings may help the planet – here’s how

Jan 13, 2025
Construction materials, like concrete, have potential to lock away vast quantities of carbon dioxide in buildings, new research finds
A large, ornate clock shows the time, while a digital display below indicates a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius,

Why do we take the news that 2024 was hottest-ever year so calmly?

Jan 11, 2025
2024 was the hottest-ever year recorded. Discover why we may be tolerating this climate demise through 'shifting baseline' phenomenon
Bushfires in tropical forest release carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and other greenhouse gases (GHG) that contribute to climate change.

Geo explainer: What is hydroclimate whiplash?

Jan 10, 2025
These rapid swings between wet and dry weather are increasing worldwide – and are key explanation of Los Angeles wildfires
ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 29: Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at The PPL Center on October 29, 2024 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

What is it that Trump wants from Greenland?

Jan 8, 2025
Could Donald Trump ever buy Greenland? Discover the reasons as to why the US is vying for the world's largest island
A meticulously detailed old map featuring the Atlantic Ocean prominently marks the mystifying Bermuda Triangle

Unraveling the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle

Jan 8, 2025
From strong Gulf Stream currents to a high frequency of hurricanes and cyclones, explore the truth behind Bermuda Triangle legends
Man holds a mask of plague doctor and disposable medical mask.

Black Death: the next global pandemic?

Jan 7, 2025
More than 700 years since the Black Death pandemic, scientists are developing a bubonic plague jab – but why? And should we be worried?
Search and rescue teams are working in the wreckage

Geo explainer: Why are aftershocks so dangerous?

Jan 7, 2025
Discover more about aftershocks, their formation & the devastating impacts they leave on communities already reeling from major quakes
Who actually owns Antarctica? Unpacking the Antarctic Treaty

Who actually owns Antarctica? Unpacking the Antarctic Treaty

Jan 7, 2025
Discover more about the unique governance of Antarctica… and why it is still unowned despite seven countries making claims on its land
A woman sits at a desk with a laptop open, displaying a video conference meeting with several participants. She is taking notes in a notebook with a blue pen, her focus on the screen.

Is the world working differently?

Jan 7, 2025
After the pandemic came the rising popularity of hybrid work. Now four-day working weeks are in – so have our work habits changed for good?
European mink monitoring

10 endangered species to watch in 2025

Jan 7, 2025
Fauna and Flora announce 10 endangered species to watch in 2025 and the work being done to help ensure their survival
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