Antarctic Ice Sheet could begin melting sooner than expected
The East Antarctic Ice Sheet could raise global sea levels by up to 60 metres if it melts.
Photographing the polar bears of the High Arctic
How do you photograph a polar bear? By travelling to the icy Arctic Circle.
Lost frogs have been rediscovered in Haiti
Six endangered frog species have been found in Haiti after being “˜lost’ for nearly two decades.
Tracking leatherback turtles across the Atlantic Ocean
The giant leatherback turtles travel thousands of kilometres every year between their breeding colonies and feeding grounds across the Atlantic Ocean.
Invasive lionfish are on the menu
Marine scientists have suggested an unusual method of removing a predator from the local reefs- eat it.
Aboriginal arrival in Australia did not increase fire activity
Despite the widely held belief that the arrival of aboriginal people in Australia caused an increase in fire activity, a comprehensive study of 223 sites by an international team of scientists suggests that…
Copenhagen enforces green roof policy
Denmark’s capital is set to become a city of sky gardens, with the passing of a mandatory green roof law for new buildings.
Green your home: cutting waste down to zero
Household rubbish isn’t all about the kitchen bin. From chemical refuse to garage junk, most unwanted objects can take on a new life somewhere else, as long as you know where to put…
Maggot factory offers hope against flesh-eating parasites
A factory in the southeastern Mexican city of Tuxtla Gutierrez is hard at work churning out an unusual product: bugs.
Glowing giants of the ocean: swimming with whale sharks
Brad Norman has loved the ocean since he was a little boy, but after a surreal encounter with a feeding whale shark, he decided to dedicate his life to protecting the species.
