Blue energy—harnessing the power of tropical waters for a greener future
Matthew Rogers explores the green technology ocean thermal energy conversion, which could be better than conventional renewable energy.
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The ways of the worm
Harvey Purewal discusses the crucial role that earthworms have in maintaining the soil, and therefore the ecosystem as a whole.
Speculative fiction and Xenobiology: Why scientists should embrace science fiction
Molly Bleach explores how scientific imagination can be a way of explaining data as well as preceding revolutionary findings.
How dunes provide insight into Earth’s past and extra-terrestrial climates
Maike Nowatzki discusses how dune formation and morphology provide insight into the past, as well as extra-terrestrial conditions.
The little-known risk of cosmic radiation in air travel
Olivia Allen and Enis Gerxhalija discuss cosmic radiation exposure as an occupational risk faced by cabin crew.
Climate change and diseases: How does it end?
Gracie Forrest explores how climate change can exacerbate disease, and the disparity of this effect between countries.
The mystery interval: An enigma in Earth’s history
Olivia Allen explores a mysterious event in the history of our climate, a three-thousand-year change in Earth’s atmosphere and hydrology.
Could artificial intelligence save our planet? The role of AI in the fight against climate change
Freya Butler discusses the role of AI in the climate crisis, as well as the potential of this technology to damage the environment.
The unintended consequences of scientific innovation on food
Doris Vidas explores how the scientific agricultural revolution has been invaluable in feeding the growing population, but at a cost.
Fire and Ice: December’s long-awaited Icelandic eruption
Isabelle Goddard reports on the recent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions in Iceland, and how early warnings may have saved the country.