What are biodiversity hotspots and why do they matter?
Some places on Earth are irreplaceable – literally impossible to replicate anywhere on the planet. Uniquely rich in animal and plant life and critical to the survival of humanity, these b...
Some places on Earth are irreplaceable – literally impossible to replicate anywhere on the planet. Uniquely rich in animal and plant life and critical to the survival of humanity, these b...
For some people in the developed world, life without access to the internet is unthinkable. But for almost 3 billion others, who mostly live in developing nations, living offline is a dai...
How often have you experienced something harmful online? And, if you have, do you know how to describe what you’ve encountered in a way that would allow internet companies and regulators ...
Africa is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity as a manufacturing centre for high-tech industries and a key link in global supply chains, a new report from the United Nations trade body...
2022年、ヨーロッパの河川から過去最多のダムや堰が撤去されたことで、ヨーロッパ大陸の淡水の大動脈の健全性は、回復に向かっています。
Scientists say we’re all living longer which sounds like good news. But the prospect of lifespans stretching to almost 100 years has prompted new worries about health, wealth and happines...
For a piece of legislation aimed at slowing price rises, the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has had a big impact on the environment. In fact, many experts have credited the ...
Artificial intelligence offers even the least musical among us the chance to get in touch with our inner songwriter. But what happens if you create a hit? Who owns the copyright? And what...
A record number of dams and weirs were removed from Europe’s rivers in 2022, helping to restore the health of the continent’s freshwater arteries.
Lawyers may seem unlikely allies in the fight against the climate emergency but, according to a new survey, they are playing an increasingly important role in holding corporations and gov...
A medida que la crisis climática genera eventos climáticos cada vez más extremos en todo el mundo, los arquitectos redescubren estilos de construcción tradicionales que han demostrado su ...
As the climate crisis makes weather increasingly extreme around the world, architects are rediscovering traditional building styles which have proven their ability to withstand today’s ha...
Air pollution is a global menace to human health. The World Health Organization (WHO) says 99% of the world’s population lives with air pollution above safe limits. So it’s great news tha...
The world is suffering a cost of living crisis as inflation has surged and disposable incomes have been squeezed. The full impact on young adults has been highlighted by a new survey.
地球の表面の約4分の3を占め、地球上の生物の80%が生息する海。生命が存続する上でなくてはならない存在であるその海が、今、かつてないほど深刻な脅威にさらされており、未来に向けて海洋保護の取り組みが進められています。そこで力を発揮しているのが、ロボット技術です。