Science & Environment


The wind carries dust particles from the Sahara Desert great distances enabling ice cloud formation.

Desert dust triggers clouds to freeze, study finds

ByVictoria HeathAug 4, 2025
Mechanism is vital in influencing how much sunlight clouds reflect – and whether or not they produce rain or snow
Huge hidden flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet surface

Huge hidden flood bursts through Greenland ice sheet surface

ByVictoria HeathJul 31, 2025
First ever recorded instance of flood highlights destructive potential of meltwater stored beneath Greenland ice sheet
Freediver Swimming in Deep Sea With Sunrays. Young Man DIver Eploring Sea Life.

The unusual undersea human habitats around the world

ByVictoria HeathJul 31, 2025
From the watery depths of Florida to Gloucester, discover more about the fascinating proposed – and fully built – undersea habitats for humans
Beautiful cityscape of Macau downtown city skyline

The top ten richest countries in the world

ByVictoria HeathJul 24, 2025
Discover the richest countries across the globe according to GDP per capita – and the reasons behind their wealth
Four seasons

Has summer disappeared? And what seasons are replacing it?

ByVictoria HeathJul 23, 2025
Research suggests new seasons are surfacing – such as 'haze' and 'trash' seasons – while some are entirely disappearing
Dramatic ice calving from the Monacobreen Glacier in Liefde Fjord, small tidal wave and icebergs floating in the arctic ocean around Svalbard,

Dramatic thaw of Svalbard observed by scientists

ByVictoria HeathJul 22, 2025
New commentary by researchers reveals dramatic shift in the Arctic winter in Svalbard, a region already warming six to seven times more than global average
Climate change manifestation poster on an industrial fossil fuel burning

Geo explainer: What is Earth Overshoot Day?

ByVictoria HeathJul 22, 2025
Discover more about Earth Overshoot Day, how it works and what's being done to ensure the planet can remain stable in an ever-warming climate
Flooding in Florida caused by tropical storm from hurricane Debby.

How is extreme weather impacting the US – and where is it getting worse?

ByVictoria HeathJul 14, 2025
From Florida to Texas, discover the US states where extreme weather – floods, droughts and high temperatures – is wreaking havoc
Palm oil and fresh palm nuts on wooden table with blurred plam plant background.

Geo explainer: What is palm oil – and how does sustainable palm oil stack up?

ByVictoria HeathJul 9, 2025
Palm oil is everywhere – but what actually is it, and is ‘sustainable’ palm oil really any better for both people and the planet?
Concept art of the earth plugged into digital wiring and techonology

The innovative solutions tackling climate change

ByVictoria HeathJul 8, 2025
From cloud seeding to stratospheric atmosphere injections, discover the technologies being used to ensure a sustainable future for our planet
Solar farm

Which countries are leading the way in green energy?

ByVictoria HeathJul 4, 2025
From Chinese solar power to green energy inroads in Sweden, discover the nations making steps to a more sustainable future
3D-printed material that soaks up seawater, purifying it into salt-free water.

New material able to use sunlight to remove salt from seawater

ByVictoria HeathJul 3, 2025
Sponge-like material filled with air pockets can transform saltwater into freshwater using the sun, supporting sustainable desalination
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