Neo-taphonomy: From modern bones to the fossil record in Africa
Jacinto Mathe investigates the enigmatic origins of humanity, unraveling the mysteries through the lenses of neo-taphonomy and paleoecology.
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Lights, camera, hope: A glimpse into the Conservation Optimism Film Festival
Anka Stankovic reviews the 2023 Good Natured Film Festival, highlighting its blend of environmental narratives and the powerful storytelling.
The wheels on the bus… return of the flywheel
Joseph Lailey unveils the potential of flywheels in renewable energy storage, tracing their history and their future applications.
New way of producing fluorochemicals developed
Eleanor Garrigan Mattar reports on a groundbreaking method developed by Oxford researchers for synthesizing fluorochemicals.
The mystery of the Guam disease
Angelina Shcherbakowa delves into the enigma of Guam’s lytico-bodig disease, attempting to trace its potential origins.
Jurassic Park 30 years on—What is a dinosaur dig really like?
Ben Igielman outlines the challenging process of real-life dinosaur digs, comparing it to the portrayal in ‘Jurassic Park’.
Not just for our planet’s sake: The human health cost of climate change
Climate change has more negative outcomes than we think, argues Natalie Stevenson, explaining how it affects human health.
Music to mushrooms
Deyaanjali Deb describes the wondrous world of fungi, highlighting the unexpected effects of music on the development of mushrooms.
Phosphogeddon: Our planet’s phosphate crisis
Olivia Allen discusses the current state of phosphate in the world and calls for more responsible use of this precious resource.
Seabird study reveals the danger of microplastics as vector for pathogens
A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.