Scientists are being forced to shut down or scale back fieldwork to assess the impact of…
Month: April 2020
Rescuing the Great Barrier Reef: how much can be saved, and how can we do it?
When coral scientist Dr Zoe Richards left the Great Barrier Reef’s Lizard Island in late January,…
Crossbreeding corals: the hunt for ways to heal the Great Barrier Reef
One of the dive instructors points out two blacktip reef sharks circling a docile green turtle…
‘Circular economy’: the tannery making leather from billy goats
Jack Millington walks past two huge industrial-style wooden tanning drums, through a door into the well-insulated…
Monopoly houses, toy soldiers and Lego: the museum of plastic lost at sea
Tracey Williams has been a beachcomber for most of her life. It started with school holidays…
Stinkbug invasion in Turkey threatens world hazelnut supplies
The world’s hazelnut supplies could be threatened by a stinkbug that has recently invaded Turkey, scientists…
Australian news: stories you may have missed during the coronavirus crisis
As Australia’s coronavirus outbreak continues – but with the cautious optimism of a slowing rate of…
The week in wildlife – in pictures
Fallow deer from Dagnam Park rest and graze on the grass outside homes on a housing…
HS2 wood clearance to go ahead as Chris Packham legal bid fails
The clearing of ancient woods for HS2 is to proceed this month after the high court…
Oceans’ capacity to absorb CO2 overestimated, study suggests
The North Atlantic may be a weaker climate ally than previously believed, according to a study…