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White phosphorus
What is white phosphorus and why is it so dangerous?
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Tumbling down the rabbit hole of assembly theory
Could a radical theory help us understand the origins of life?
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Life beyond Earth
In the shadow of the Lovell Telescope, Victoria Gill questions our place in the universe.
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The state of nature in the UK
A new report has revealed that one in six native UK species are at risk of extinction.
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Why is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rowing back on climate pledges?
Why is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rowing back on climate pledges?
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The halfway point for sustainable development
How close are we to achieving the UN’s goals by 2030?
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What’s the cost of invasive species?
A landmark report reveals the staggering damage from invasive species across the world
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How will climate change affect where we can live?
Extreme weather is forcing communities to leave their homes. What can we do about it?
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What makes a healthy river?
Broadcasting from Green Man Festival in Wales, we find out about the state of our rivers.
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Why do we want to go back to the Moon?
Russia and India are due to land on the Moon next week. Here’s what you need to know.
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Time is still ticking for the Amazon
Can we ensure a brighter future for the Amazon rainforest?
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Reality check: carbon capture and storage
Will two new carbon capture and storage plants help bring UK to net zero?
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Battles with flames
Is climate change the cause of wildfires?
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The wide-ranging effects of climate change
Record heatwaves have scorched parts of the planet. What are the impacts of these events?
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How social media can affect the health of teenagers
Should social media apps be better regulated in order to protect young people?
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Mapping the universe
Catch up on the latest cosmological research that has physicists ‘excited’.
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Heat and health
Temperatures are soaring. But is there anything we can do to prepare for the heat?
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The science of sound
Tune in and hear how rich soundscapes can inform science and help us conserve the planet.
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The Kakhovka dam and global food security
A week on from the disaster what are the long-term implications for Ukraine and the globe?
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An ocean of opportunities
In the coming years, how could the seas help us feed the world and tackle climate change?
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AI and human extinction
The machines are getting smarter. But is this a cause for concern?
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The benefits and problems of eDNA
A new study to track turtles revealed unexpected levels of human eDNA in the environment.
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Science in the making
Travel back in time via 370 years of research from some of the greatest minds in science.
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Can we prevent natural disasters?
Gaia Vince explores the steps we can take to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.
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Wild Britain
What would the UK look like if it protected 30 per cent of its land and sea for nature?
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70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s structure
Fresh insights into Rosalind Franklin’s role in the identification of DNA’s double-helix.
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Rocket Launch Pollution
Popping the bonnet on the environmental impacts of a rapidly growing space industry.
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Negotiation
Tips and insights into the art of negotiating and the science underpinning it
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Recycling
We are facing a waste crisis; what must be done to promote and incentivise recycling?
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Net Zero
How does the government’s latest plan to reduce emissions stack up against the science?