Sep 4, 2026 | History, News
The United Nations has voted to adopt a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size.
Jun 4, 2026 | News, Politics & Human Rights
Humanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality, and keep global heating within 2C. Bold policy proposals include sharp reductions in working hours, a change in diets, and a shift from materially intense industries to education and health.
Jan 13, 2026 | News, Science
Wildfires now destroy twice as much tree cover per year as two decades ago – a crisis fuelled by climate change.
Jun 11, 2025 | News, Science
The first ever video and images of the Sun’s south pole have been taken by the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft. The new images will enable scientists to learn how the Sun cycles between periods of raging storms and quiet times.
Mar 20, 2025 | News, Science
The bonobo Kanzi, who learned to make stone tools, play Minecraft, and communicate using lexigrams, has died.
