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Hosting versus chairing: The politics behind the COP31 climate summit

Jemima DinsleyJuly 24, 2026July 24, 202605 mins

Jemima Dinsley reports on the unprecedented compromise behind COP31 and what it means for global climate diplomacy.

Jan MaciejewskiDecember 30, 2024December 30, 202407 mins

From stars to sacrifices: Jan Maciejewski reports on historical interpretations of solar eclipses and where they came from.

Faye ChangDecember 10, 2024December 20, 2024010 mins

Faye Chang remarks on the issues with COP16’s biodiversity policy and reflects on how they can be improved.

Olivia AllenDecember 9, 2024December 9, 202407 mins

Olivia Allen explores the realms of sustainable aviation and how hydrocarbons may fuel the future of air travel.

Faye ChangDecember 8, 2024December 10, 202407 mins

Faye Chang introduces the elusive COP16 and explores its role in helping to slow down the biodiversity crisis.

Ushika KiddDecember 5, 2024December 20, 202409 mins

Ushika Kidd interviews Dr Jane Jin, COO of OXCCU, a climate-forward sustainable aviation fuels company based in Oxford.

Tessa HayhurstNovember 21, 2024November 21, 202408 mins

Tessa Hayhurst explores the different theories of the origins of the universe and what that could mean for its future.

Olivia AllenNovember 20, 2024November 20, 202405 mins

Olivia Allen reports on the launch of the Europa Clipper, which will reach Jupiter’s moon Europa in the year 2030.

Malintha Hewa BatageOctober 16, 2024October 16, 202407 mins

Malintha Hewa Batage reflects on evolutionary mismatch and how our metabolic genes are not well-matched with a modern, sedentary lifestyle.

Oliver CashmoreSeptember 25, 202405 mins

Oliver Cashmore reports on a recent development in recycling, involving the vaporisation of plastics to reduce landfill waste.