Briefing

More than 700 years since the Black Death pandemic, scientists are developing a bubonic plague jab – but why? And should we be worried?

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

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?

Discover more about the unique governance of Antarctica… and why it is still unowned despite seven countries making claims on its land

The countries with the greatest number of food-insecure individuals around the world – and why they are facing such catastrophic shortages

As the conflict in Ukraine rages on, vulnerable communities caught in crossfire are struggling to access basic health services

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

From the importance of maps to the vital role of vultures in our ecosystems, our round-up of our best interviews in 2024

From revitalising New York Harbor with oysters to supercharging climate action using AI, discover our best long reads of 2024…

ByAndrew BrooksDec 27, 2024

Andrew Brooks ponders on what exactly makes lawns so divisive

ByGrace GourlayDec 27, 2024

Test your knowledge of flags with our fun and challenging quiz. Find out how well you can identify flags from around the world!

A Geographical round-up of our favourite documentaries across the years – perfect to enjoy across the festive season and into 2025

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