NATURE
Coronavirus: should we be afraid of bats?
Apr 22, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The notion that the Covid-19 pandemic all began because one person in China ate a bat is a prevalent one, but conservationists are fighting back against misleading claims
Plummeting oil prices highlight a battle that could go on and on
Apr 21, 2020
Written by
Angus Parker
The price of oil is plummeting – Angus Parker takes a look at a transnational dispute and its implications
Tips and tricks for lockdown photography
Apr 16, 2020
Written by
Geographical
With so much to see on our doorsteps, this is no time to put down the camera
Long-distance leviathans: New study suggests whales migrate to regulate their skin health
Apr 15, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
A new decade-spanning study, in which the longest migration of any killer whale was recorded, has developed a theory that the ocean giants return to warmer waters to regulate the health of their skin.
COP26 delay: opportunity or disaster?
Apr 07, 2020
Written by
Marco Magrini
Marco Magrini analyses the implications of the COP26 delay
Coronavirus: the real impact on the climate
Apr 01, 2020
Written by
Matt Maynard
Covid-19 has forced us to reduce destructive atmospheric behaviours and has reminded us that we are at the mercy of nature. Matt Maynard looks into the effect that viral-mitigation is having on global emissions, and asks whether current material and emotional…
Albatrosses could police the oceans for illegal fishing
Mar 31, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Recruiting armies of albatrosses could enable the detection of illegal fishing
What to read while in lockdown: Geographical’s top picks
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Geographical
What better time to get reading? We’ve collected some of our favourite books from over the years, a collection of certifiable classics and a few lesser-known delights. Dive right on in...
What to watch while in lockdown: Geographical’s top picks
Mar 25, 2020
Written by
Geographical
We may be stuck inside, but there’s no need to close our eyes to the world beyond our walls. We’ve collated some of our favourite documentaries available on Netflix and BBC iPlayer to tantalise the geographically minded...
No oil, no coal, no future? Preparing for a ‘just transition’
Mar 20, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
It is supposed to ease the transfer of workers in high-carbon industries and environment-destroying jobs into cleaner, greener alternatives, without destroying their livelihoods in the process. But if the so-called ‘Just Transition’ holds all the answers, why aren’t governments around…
Understanding how bears hibernate without losing muscle could help humans recover from illness
Mar 18, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
New discoveries about the way grizzly bears retain muscle strength during hibernation could help patients with muscle atrophy
Carbon con: does capturing carbon from power stations really work?
Mar 11, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Capturing carbon from power stations and other high-carbon processes is often described as a vital part of the overall strategy to control CO2 emissions – but does it really work?
Investigating Thwaites: the riskiest glacier on Earth
Mar 10, 2020
Written by
Angus Parker
Dubbed the riskiest glacier on Earth, an ongoing project to learn more about Thwaites is vital to ensure the accuracy of sea-level rise predictions
Most people think they are more environmentally friendly than others – they’re wrong
Mar 05, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
Most people think they are more environmentally friendly than others. Most people are wrong...
All-new Northern Lights discovered
Feb 28, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The discovery of a new form of the aurora borealis could reveal secrets about the most unknown part of the planet
Pharmaceuticals in water supplies can lead to dangerous ‘happy fish’ phenomenon
Feb 26, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
The release of pharmaceuticals into rivers and lakes is having dramatic consequences for both human health and that of ecosystems
Ready for a close-up: macro photography
Feb 17, 2020
Written by
Keith Wilson
Whatever your subject, looking through a macro lens provides an entirely different way of seeing the world, says Keith Wilson
In photos: Andreas Kay’s spectacular bugs
Jan 31, 2020
Written by
geographical
German physicist, biologist and photographer, Andreas Kay was based in Ecuador and chronicled the country’s amazing array of small creatures, creating a 28,000-image strong photographic collection. Diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, Kay, 59, …
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