Briefing


Man veterinarian wearing protective gear examines black chicken with stethoscope,

How climate change may fuel spread of H5N1 bird flu

ByVictoria HeathJan 17, 2025
From rising temperatures to changing migratory patterns for birds, climate change may be creating conditions hospitable for bird flu spread
TikTok logo seen on the silhouette of smartphone hold in a hand with American flag on the back.

What does it mean for the US & world if TikTok ban goes through?

ByVictoria HeathJan 16, 2025
TikTok faces US ban, but culling the social media platform may have larger repercussions worldwide and redefine US media culture
Previous AMOC studies relied on sea surface temperature data. A CTD rosette device measures the ocean’s conductivity, temperature, and depth by collecting water samples at varying depths, making models more accurate than ever.

AMOC has not declined in last 60 years, new study finds

ByVictoria HeathJan 16, 2025
New research finds AMOC is not as close to a catastrophic decline or major tipping point as previously thought
ower Bridge with aurora borealis in London. England

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

ByVictoria HeathJan 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
Shown is a block of concrete made with biochar material.

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

ByVictoria HeathJan 13, 2025
Construction materials, like concrete, have potential to lock away vast quantities of carbon dioxide in buildings, new research finds
Man holds a mask of plague doctor and disposable medical mask.

Black Death: the next global pandemic?

ByVictoria HeathJan 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?

ByVictoria HeathJan 7, 2025
Discover more about aftershocks, their formation & the devastating impacts they leave on communities already reeling from major quakes
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?

ByVictoria HeathJan 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?
Who actually owns Antarctica? Unpacking the Antarctic Treaty

Who actually owns Antarctica? Unpacking the Antarctic Treaty

ByVictoria HeathJan 7, 2025
Discover more about the unique governance of Antarctica… and why it is still unowned despite seven countries making claims on its land
Dhaka, Bangladesh - April 4, 2024 - People begging for food. In Bangladesh 40 million people remain food insecure and 11 million suffer from acute hunger.

Where is food insecurity worst in the world?

ByVictoria HeathJan 3, 2025
The countries with the greatest number of food-insecure individuals around the world – and why they are facing such catastrophic shortages
In eastern Ukraine, near the frontlines, villagers such as Alice (pictured) face the daily dangers of landmines. ‘I was with my husband working in the field when there was an explosion. I don’t remember anything else.’

Caught between the lines: Ukraine’s health crisis

As the conflict in Ukraine rages on, vulnerable communities caught in crossfire are struggling to access basic health services
People walking in a busy street

Depopulation: the dramatic change facing humanity

ByVictoria HeathJan 3, 2025
Global population is set to peak in mid-2080s, then undergo a dramatic decline. Mark Rowe reports on the consequences of such a seismic shift
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