Briefing

The humble sandeel has made headlines after Britain and the EU butt heads over its protection. Why is this creature causing such controversy?

Discover more about bomb cyclones – like the most recent Storm Éowyn – from their formation to where exactly they can strike

Due to mass coral bleaching event, 40 per cent of individual corals on a Great Barrier Reef island died in 2024

The life and legacy of travel writer Dervla Murphy, whose indomitable journeys by bike, donkey and foot inspired a generation

ByBryony CottamJan 23, 2025

Bryony Cottam meets a doctor dedicated to combating malaria and other deadly diseases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

For the second time, Trump pulls US from Paris agreement – but what exactly does it mean for the country and world?

Trump announces US withdrawal from WHO for second time – but what implications could this have for the organisation?

From rising temperatures to changing migratory patterns for birds, climate change may be creating conditions hospitable for bird flu spread

TikTok might be back online for now following Trump executive order, but what could happen if social media app eventually drops from the US?

New research finds AMOC is not as close to a catastrophic decline or major tipping point as previously thought

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

Construction materials, like concrete, have potential to lock away vast quantities of carbon dioxide in buildings, new research finds

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