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Why the Sahara desert is growing
Science & Environment

Why the Sahara desert is growing

Long-term studies reveal the Sahara desert has grown substantially in area over the past century Creeping desertification by the Sahara – the world’s largest warm-weather desert – is nothing new. But a 93-year study by researchers at the University of…

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Finding a future: the fate of St Helena

A British Overseas Territory, the home-in-exile of General Napoleon Bonaparte, and the site of a £285million airport to which the airlines won’t fly. Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell visits St Helena, a…

How to perfect underwater photography

There’s a world of visual wonder beneath the waves but it requires equipment, knowledge and an awareness of the environment to properly capture. Keith Wilson offers his tips and tricks…

The unsettling sources of the Nile

The commonly held view of Lake Victoria as the source of the world’s longest river isn’t as clear cut as many would believe. Renowned explorer, author and philanthropist, Sir Christopher…

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QUIZ: The Geography of Europe
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QUIZ: The Geography of Europe

Grace GourlayOct 24, 20231 min read

Welcome to our European Geography Quiz! Get ready to explore the diverse and fascinating landscapes of the European continent. Score…

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Briefing

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Charlotte HallOct 24, 2023
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Science & Environment

What is an Ice halo or the 22° halo

Grace GourlayOct 23, 2023
Why the Sahara desert is growing
Science & Environment

Why the Sahara desert is growing

Chris FitchJun 16, 20183 min read

Long-term studies reveal the Sahara desert has grown substantially in area over the past century Creeping desertification by the Sahara – the world’s largest warm-weather desert – is nothing new. But a 93-year study by researchers at the University of…

Finding a future: the fate of St Helena

Finding a future: the fate of St Helena

Mark ‘Crowley’ RussellDec 27, 201715 min read

A British Overseas Territory, the home-in-exile of General Napoleon Bonaparte, and the site of a £285million airport to which the airlines won’t fly. Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell visits St Helena, a…

Underwater photography requires an understanding of your environment

How to perfect underwater photography

Geographical ContributorJul 24, 201711 min read

There’s a world of visual wonder beneath the waves but it requires equipment, knowledge and an awareness of the environment to properly capture. Keith Wilson offers his tips and tricks…

The unsettling sources of the Nile

The unsettling sources of the Nile

Geographical ContributorJul 13, 20169 min read

The commonly held view of Lake Victoria as the source of the world’s longest river isn’t as clear cut as many would believe. Renowned explorer, author and philanthropist, Sir Christopher…

Why the Sahara desert is growing
Science & Environment

Why the Sahara desert is growing

Chris FitchJun 16, 20183 min read

Long-term studies reveal the Sahara desert has grown substantially in area over the past century Creeping desertification by the Sahara…

Finding a future: the fate of St Helena

Mark ‘Crowley’ RussellDec 27, 2017

How to perfect underwater photography

Geographical ContributorJul 24, 2017

The unsettling sources of the Nile

Geographical ContributorJul 13, 2016
Why the Sahara desert is growing

Why the Sahara desert is growing

Long-term studies reveal the Sahara desert has grown substantially in area over the past century Creeping desertification by the Sahara – the world’s largest…

Finding a future: the fate of St Helena

Finding a future: the fate of St Helena

How to perfect underwater photography

How to perfect underwater photography

The unsettling sources of the Nile

The unsettling sources of the Nile

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