Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland, scientists are seeking to understand magma and push geothermal energy to new frontiers.
The homes that can weather category 5 hurricanes
Stargazers around the world catch supermoon
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The hospital kitchens powered by medical waste
The burning of medical waste poses a serious health and environmental danger. Hospitals in Nepal have started turning this hazardous waste into cooking gas.
Your favourite LA beaches are fake
In the 1920s, Los Angeles officials built miles of sandy beaches to attract tourists to their city. A century later, ecologists try to bring wildlife back to those barren beaches.
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Father penguin uses unique call to distinguish chick
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Can new research predict ‘the big one’?
Seismic imaging off the Pacific Coast could reveal where the next big earthquake might strike.
Earth tides: Why our planet’s crust has tides too
How do they differ from the ocean? A geophysicist breaks it down for us.
The science behind the ‘mini moon’ entering Earth’s orbit
An asteroid is going to circle our planet for two months this autumn before going on its way.
Iceland’s high-tech farm turning algae into food
A facility near the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, is using innovative farming technology to grow algae.
Bulgaria’s valley of Thracian Kings and Damask roses
The Rosa Damascena, known as the Damask rose, is considered a great treasure in the region of Kazanlak.
The Bahamas: The last lighthouse of its kind
Reece Parkinson heads to the Bahamas, where he meets a community adapting to unpredictable weather patterns.
Protecting Thailand’s famous ‘paradise beach’
Lucy Hedges is in Thailand where she explores the beach made world-famous by Hollywood.
The scientists drilling into an active Icelandic volcano
Scientists are preparing to drill into the rock of an Icelandic volcano to learn more about how volcanoes behave.
Earth’s spectacular and remote ‘capital’ of lightning
With storms occurring between 140 to 160 nights a year, it’s no wonder the area is a world record holder.
Less is more: Can degrowth save the world?
The degrowth movement questions the feasibility of the idea of endless economic growth on a finite planet.
How fixing how we farm might stop the next pandemic
Land use for food and agriculture around the world is putting pressure on climate and biodiversity.
How electric vehicles could improve our mental health
Noise and air pollution are major threats and EVs can therefore offer a promising solution.
How greening our cities can reduce heat stress
Heat is the most deadly extreme weather phenomenon and cities are seeking ways to cool their urban cores.
How climate chaos is threatening the real ‘Paddington bear’
Drought forces the real Paddington Bear into deadly conflict with cattle farmers in the Andes.
Tidal kites: New technology harnessing ocean energy
These mechanical creatures lurk beneath the water’s surface and power homes in the Faroe Islands.
Malaysia’s adventure hotspot that crosses seven habitats
An 11-mile hike in the Bako National Park in Malaysia transports travellers through seven distinct habitats.
The global phenomenon swallowing whole neighbourhoods
Giant ravines: Entire communities are disappearing because of an extreme form of soil erosion.
A tale of the US through abandoned buildings
Two urban explorers’ stories of decay tell a tale of a changing American cultural landscape.
What makes the emperor penguin an egg-cellent father
In the BBC Select documentary Penguins: Spy in the Huddle, we explore the world of penguin fathers.
The floating houses that are resilient to extreme weather
The floating houses built to withstand typhoons and flooding in the Philippines.
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Flies, rats and offers of hush money – the price of living next to a ‘monster’ incinerator
The UK’s burden of waste is disproportionately falling on deprived areas, where residents have spoken to the BBC.
Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.
Hurricane Milton’s destructive power in 3 images
These images show where Hurricane Milton’s power came from, and some of the risks faced by those in its path.
Rare insights from inside a hurricane’s eye
The centre of a hurricane is the focus of its power. But for scientists and early-responders, it can also offer life-saving opportunities.
What makes some storms more destructive than others?
Flooding, storm surges, landslides and strong winds brought by hurricanes can cause huge devastation.
How climate change is super-charging storms
Fueled by heat from ocean waters, hurricanes, typhoons and tropical cyclones are sometimes known as nature’s steam engines. We need to know how they are changing.
How zoos protect animals when a hurricane hits
From harbouring flamingos in bathrooms to ensuring koalas’ specialised foods, when hurricanes hit, zoos need contingency plans at the ready.
What hurricane categories get wrong
Scientists are racing to update the imperfect system we rely on to warn just how deadly a storm will be.
Tracking turtles during the ‘lost years’
Marine turtles spend almost their entire lives at sea – but little is known about the paths they take. Now, satellites are helping scientists map their movements.
