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The need for scientific thinking

The need for scientific thinking

Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees argues for the need for rigorous, scientific minds & science in our complex, rapidly changing world
Sacha, flying with Berwick swans migrating from the Arctic

Sacha Dench on the importance of vultures – and why we must tackle their decline

ByBryony CottamNov 12, 2024
Conservationist Sacha Dench on her latest project focusing on the importance of vultures – and why their survival matters
Group of students overlook Edinburgh at sunset from Arthur's Seat.

Discovering Britain: Edinburgh’s Arthur’s Seat

ByRory WalshNov 6, 2024
Rory Walsh explores Arthur's Seat – the dormant volcano formed more than 350 million years ago – and its fiery origins
Selection of the books picked for 'World Today'

This year’s best geography books on the modern world

ByGeographical StaffNov 3, 2024
Discover the must-read books on our world today: from inequality in Britain, tackling race & belonging, to the ethics of museums.
Holidaymakers queue at Dalaman Airport, Turkey.

Have we had enough of travel?

ByMark RoweOct 31, 2024
Crowds, queues, disgruntled locals, fractured communities, soaring prices... can the problems of overtourism ever be solved?
A bronze memorial of Qin Shi Huang, lit by a an overhead lamp.

From walls to warriors: the legacies of Emperor Qin Shi Huang

ByCharlotte LockOct 29, 2024
Discover the lasting legacies of unified China's first emperor Qin Shi Huang which influenced Chinese history for centuries.
Uncontacted tribe Mashco Piro in Perus

Uncontacted tribes around the world – is it best to leave them alone?

ByCharlotte LockOct 25, 2024
Discover where some of the world’s most isolated uncontacted tribes are found, their traditions and more...
Paul Barbato 'Barbs' in Ukraine.

Paul ‘Barbs’ Barbato on the importance of geography & exploration

ByVictoria HeathOct 22, 2024
Paul 'Barbs' Barbato, host of the GeographyNow YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers, on the importance of travel and exploration
Lost Wonders book review.

Review: Lost Wonders by Tom Lathan

Lahan explores extinction in his latest book, following ten species that have disappeared from the planet in the 21st century.
The S.A. Agulhas II breaks through ice as it journeys to find the Endurance.

‘Endurance’: Dr John Shears & Nico Vincent on finding Shackleton’s wreck

ByVictoria HeathOct 15, 2024
Dr. John Shears & Nico Vincent discuss their role in the search for Shackleton's ship Endurance, and the importance of perseverance.
The taffrail and wheel of the Endurance underwater, as seen over a century after it sank.

‘Endurance’: Chai Vasarhelyi on Shackleton’s legacy

ByVictoria HeathOct 14, 2024
Chai Vasarhelyi speaks on the fascinating resilience of humans and their ability to persevere for her latest film 'Endurance'.
Image of Guy Shrubsole's book 'Lie of the Land' against a green field

Review: The Lie of the Land

ByBryony CottamOct 12, 2024
Guy Shrubsole's latest book on land stewardship and the work of individuals and communities working to restore communal ownership
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