Opinion
Is the term ‘the Middle East’ part of the problem?
Julian Sayarer argues that language can often perpetuate dangerous misunderstandings and even enable us to tolerate continued wars and violence There’s a humorous observation among grammar nerds that punctuation saves…
Climatewatch: Probability problems
Rather than scaremongering, Marco Magrini argues, scientists have, in fact, erred on the side of caution when predicting climate outcomes
Climatewatch: changing seasons
Marco Magrini on implications of the changing length of the seasons as a warming world brings longer summers and shorter, hotter winters
Geopolitics: from Pakistan to Ukraine, from Myanmar to North Korea, the news being sidelined
Tim Marshall looks at the events around the world overshadowed by the conflict in the Middle East
Climatewatch: COP28 predictions and fears
Marco Magrini fears the only success of the forthcoming COP28 is going to be in obfuscation and diplomatic double talk
Quizzes
QUIZ: Flags of the World – Europe
Test your knowledge with the flags quiz! See if you can score 75% or higher in this fun and engaging challenge.
QUIZ: Geography Trivia
Challenge your geography knowledge with our engaging quiz. Test your skills in identifying flags, landmarks, and more for a chance to win a discount!
QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Chile
Explore the geography and natural wonders of Chile. Test your knowledge of this incredible country filled with deserts, mountains, and stunning coastlines.
QUIZ: Capital Cities
Put your knowledge to the test with our capital cities quiz. Challenge yourself and win a prize if you score 75% or higher.
QUIZ: Coastal Processes
Test your knowledge of coastal erosion and deposition in the Coastal Processes Quiz. Explore the forces that shape our coastlines and challenge your understanding of shore dynamics.
Geo explainers
Geo Explainer: Why seagrass helps combat climate change
Seagrass boasts a range of climate-change-fighting qualities, but must be conserved to be utilised in the future.
Geo Explainer: What are the Northern Lights?
The northern lights are an awe-inspiring phenomenon on Earth, find out what causes them and the history of their prominence throughout time.
Geo explainer: How are deserts formed?
Covering around 20% of the Earth’s surface, deserts are vast & harsh landscapes. From the Sahara to the Arctic, we delve into their formation
Geo explainer: What is the ring of fire?
The Ring of Fire is the site of many of the most powerful and destructive volcanic eruptions and earthquakes in history.
Geo explainer: What causes heatwaves?
What exactly is a heatwave, when and why do they happen, and how is climate change having an impact on them?
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