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Droughts are reshaping the spread of infectious diseases

ByVictoria HeathAug 18, 2026
New paper reveals how droughts are leading to surges in illnesses like cholera and West Nile virus around the world
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Could cloud seeding make it rain and help fight wildfires?

Could controlling the weather and 'rainmaking' become one of our most powerful weapons against devastating wildfires?
Where to watch next year’s ‘Eclipse of the Century’

Where to watch next year’s ‘Eclipse of the Century’

ByGeographical StaffAug 14, 2026
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
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A crisis in Ceuta

ByDoug SpechtAug 14, 2026
Doug Specht examines how border crisis in Ceuta quickly became a political spectacle before anyone checked the facts
Electric car factory in China

Why Chinese cars such as the Jaecoo 7 are booming in the UK

ByAndrew BrooksAug 13, 2026
The Jaecoo 7’s UK success reveals a striking reversal: Chinese car brands are no longer catching up with Europe – they’re selling aspiration back to it
Svalbard, Arctic landscape

Trump administration ends support for Arctic environment report

ByVictoria HeathAug 13, 2026
NOAA ends support for Arctic climate and environment report after nearly two decades of monitoring the rapidly changing region
Arctic winter sea ice has returned to significant decline

Arctic winter sea ice has returned to significant decline

ByKhadeejah MasudAug 12, 2026

Arctic winter sea ice saw a brief pause in its decline as recently as 2020, which has now ended following…

Plastic pellets

‘Environmental disaster’ as one billion plastic pellets enter River Tyne

ByVictoria HeathAug 11, 2026
One billion plastic pellets entered the River Tyne after a boat collision last month. Experts now warn of the environmental consequences
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The words that went missing in Nicaragua

ByDoug SpechtAug 10, 2026

A mistranslated sentence in a Managua plaza became a global headline about the end of Nicaraguan democracy On the evening…

Washington tourists on steps

The top countries gaining and losing tourists

ByVictoria HeathAug 10, 2026
Discover the countries around the world where tourism is booming, and the nations losing out on visitors
Andrea Wulf

Writer’s Reads: Andrea Wulf

ByVictoria HeathAug 7, 2026
Andrea Wulf is a German-British historian and best-selling author. Read more about her top literary picks below...
Solar eclipse in the sky

How do solar eclipses affect the weather?

ByVictoria HeathAug 7, 2026
As a solar eclipse is set to hit the skies this week, learn more about the impacts that such an event can have on weather – and why
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