Danny Dorling: author and professor of geography at Oxford University
May 29, 2020
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Geographical
Danny Dorling is an author and professor of geography at Oxford University. In his most recent book, Slowdown, he delivers an optimistic view of the ways in which our economies are stabilising in an era of planetary uncertainty
Secrets of the soil: A newly discovered microbe builds understanding of soil ecosystems
May 28, 2020
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Jacob Dykes
A newly discovered microbe could uncover how soil absorbs carbon and promotes growth
Drought may pose a bigger threat to Australia’s forests than bushfires
May 27, 2020
Written by
Abigail Spink
Recent research finds that climate change-induced drought is having a noticeable effect on the mortality rates of forests, even more so than recent bush fires
Devil’s Dyke: ‘the grandest view in the world’
May 27, 2020
Written by
Rory Walsh
For this month’s Discovering Britain Trail, Rory Walsh explores a South Downs beauty spot
Earth Photo 2020: one week left to enter!
May 26, 2020
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Geographical
Photography competition, Earth Photo, returns for the third year with entries open for one more week
Glowing neon coral suggests that some reefs fight back against bleaching
May 26, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
A new study reveals the process behind the strange phenomenon in which coral produce bright colours during bleaching events
Dossier: hunting and human-wildlife conflict
May 22, 2020
Written by
Mark Rowe
Hunting is a topic that attracts polarised viewpoints. But as Mark Rowe demonstrates, when it comes to limiting human-wildlife conflict and to wider conservation measures, it’s not always so simple
The blue acceleration: a race for the seas is on
May 20, 2020
Written by
Katie Burton
A compilation of 50-years worth of data on human activity in the ocean reveals that the race for the seas is well and truly on
A mission to unearth the wreck of Nova Zembla
May 19, 2020
Written by
Matthew Ayre
A single entry in a 118-year-old Arctic whaling logbook diverted the course of Dr Matthew Ayre’s research, taking him from the lignin scents of dusty archives to the perilous waters of the Canadian Arctic
The pros and cons of a four-footed fire prevention squad
May 16, 2020
Written by
Dawn Starin
From the US to the Mediterranean, herds of goats are used to rid the earth of grasses and shrubs that could be a fire hazard – but should this practice be encouraged?
Coronavirus: How humanitarian organisations are working to control the outbreak in refugee camps
May 14, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
As the world grapples with a new pandemic, humanitarian organisations are rallying to control the outbreak in countries that rely on humanitarian aid, while the United Nations calls for a coordinated response to protect the world’s most vulnerable
In pictures: meet the 2020 Whitley Award winners
May 14, 2020
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Geographical
Meet the 2020 Whitley Award winners
Hotspot: the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
May 13, 2020
Written by
Tim Marshall
Tim shifts his gaze to the Blue Nile, where the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is increasing tension between Ethiopia and Egypt
Naturally charismatic - 'flagship' species have distinct roles in their ecosystems
May 12, 2020
Written by
Jacob Dykes
Protecting the most famous members of the animal kingdom may be the right move, and not just because they attract more funding
Not just the gateway: rethinking Calais
May 11, 2020
Written by
Vitali Vitaliev
The city of Calais struggles with its reputation. More often considered a place to pass through than to stay in, residents are hoping to change its fortunes
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