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27 May 2025When water becomes a weapon: The rise of global water tensions
Pakistan is extremely water-stressed. Image: Shutterstock Tim Marshall examines why water is …

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2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record

More than half of butterfly species across UK in long-term decline – but there are ways to help boost numbers Vital for pollination, as well as a much-needed food source within many ecosystems, the presence of butterflies is a hallmark…

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With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?

Amid the biggest natural disaster since Trump first announced USAID cuts, discover which countries are providing relief to Myanmar In Myanmar, disasters are compounding. Even before a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake…

New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA

British Geological Survey maps are poised to aid conservation of one of the largest marine-protected areas in the world A new set of maps produced by the British Geological Survey…

New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia

Tiny snail – measuring less than 2mm wide – with semi-transparent body found in karst limestone hills of western Cambodia They’re the same size as the tip of a crayon.…

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

Explorer Hanbury-Tenison raising money for Thousand Year Trust, a charity keen to restore Britain’s temperate rainforests For 88-year-old Robin Hanbury-Tenison, the decision to row 22 miles in 11 hours on…

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QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy
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QUIZ: Flags of the World – Easy

Grace GourlayApr 23, 20251 min read

Think you know your countries by their flags? This beginner-friendly quiz will test how well you can spot the world’s…

May 2025 Geographical crossword
Crosswords

May 2025 Geographical crossword

Geographical StaffApr 22, 2025
No diving sign with person diving in the background at Forty Foot during Christmas tradition. Dublin, Ireland. December 25, 2019
Briefing

Equipment matters: taking the plunge with cold-water swimming

Victoria HeathApr 22, 2025
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Briefing

2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record

Victoria HeathApr 2, 20253 min read

More than half of butterfly species across UK in long-term decline – but there are ways to help boost numbers Vital for pollination, as well as a much-needed food source within many ecosystems, the presence of butterflies is a hallmark…

Mandalay,Myanmar 28 Mar 2025:A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Myanmar, with a state of emergency declared and fears of mass casualties after tremors shook high-rise buildin

With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?

Victoria HeathApr 1, 20255 min read

Amid the biggest natural disaster since Trump first announced USAID cuts, discover which countries are providing relief to Myanmar In Myanmar, disasters are compounding. Even before a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake…

BGS’s 1:50 000-scale geomorphology map of the seabed around Ascension Island.

New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA

Victoria HeathApr 1, 20253 min read

British Geological Survey maps are poised to aid conservation of one of the largest marine-protected areas in the world A new set of maps produced by the British Geological Survey…

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New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia

Victoria HeathMar 31, 20253 min read

Tiny snail – measuring less than 2mm wide – with semi-transparent body found in karst limestone hills of western Cambodia They’re the same size as the tip of a crayon.…

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

Victoria HeathMar 31, 20253 min read

Explorer Hanbury-Tenison raising money for Thousand Year Trust, a charity keen to restore Britain’s temperate rainforests For 88-year-old Robin Hanbury-Tenison, the decision to row 22 miles in 11 hours on…

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Briefing

2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record

Victoria HeathApr 2, 20253 min read

More than half of butterfly species across UK in long-term decline – but there are ways to help boost numbers…

With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?

Victoria HeathApr 1, 2025

New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA

Victoria HeathApr 1, 2025

New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia

Victoria HeathMar 31, 2025

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

Victoria HeathMar 31, 2025
2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record

2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record

More than half of butterfly species across UK in long-term decline – but there are ways to help boost numbers Vital for pollination, as…

With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?

With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?

New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA

New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA

New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia

New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

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2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record

2024 one of the worst years for UK butterflies on record

With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?

With USAID funding weakened, what countries are supporting Myanmar?

New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA

New maps help conserve Ascension Island MPA

New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia

New ‘microsnail’ species discovered in Cambodia

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

Robin Hanbury-Tenison’s charity row on the River Tamar

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QUIZ: The World’s Smallest Countries
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QUIZ: The World’s Smallest Countries

Test your knowledge of the world’s smallest countries with this intriguing quiz. Discover capital cities, populations, and fascinating cultural facts.
QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Bangladesh
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QUIZ: Country Spotlight – Bangladesh

Take the Bangladesh quiz and test your knowledge of this beautiful country’s geography, culture, and more. Earn a subscription discount for scoring 75% or more!
QUIZ: Physical Geography Trivia
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QUIZ: Physical Geography Trivia

Test your knowledge of physical geography with this challenging quiz. See if you can identify landscapes, climates, and natural wonders from around the world.
QUIZ: US State Capitals
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QUIZ: US State Capitals

Test your knowledge with our USA state capitals quiz! How well do you know the capitals of America’s states? Take the quiz now!
QUIZ: Flags of the World – Hard
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QUIZ: Flags of the World – Hard

Challenge your flag knowledge with our quiz! Can you score 75% or higher? Put your skills to the test now.
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Long reads

Icebreaker

Arctic nations are squaring up to exploit the region’s rich natural resources

Mogadishu

Is Mogadishu, once the world’s most dangerous city, on the road to recovery?

The resolute widows of Punjab farmers driven to suicide by relentless debt

The resolute widows of Punjab farmers driven to suicide by relentless debt

Glider in Loch Ness

Investigating climate change’s impact on the oceans

Devastated homs in Homs, Western Syria

Syria: A country crushed by war

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