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The benefits and problems of eDNA
A new study to track turtles revealed unexpected levels of human eDNA in the environment.
AI and human extinction
The machines are getting smarter. But is this a cause for concern?
An ocean of opportunities
In the coming years, how could the seas help us feed the world and tackle climate change?
The Kakhovka dam and global food security
A week on from the disaster what are the long-term implications for Ukraine and the globe?
The science of sound
Tune in and hear how rich soundscapes can inform science and help us conserve the planet.
Heat and health
Temperatures are soaring. But is there anything we can do to prepare for the heat?
Mapping the universe
Catch up on the latest cosmological research that has physicists ‘excited’.
How social media can affect the health of teenagers
Should social media apps be better regulated in order to protect young people?
The wide-ranging effects of climate change
Record heatwaves have scorched parts of the planet. What are the impacts of these events?
Battles with flames
Is climate change the cause of wildfires?
Reality check: carbon capture and storage
Will two new carbon capture and storage plants help bring UK to net zero?
Time is still ticking for the Amazon
Can we ensure a brighter future for the Amazon rainforest?
Why do we want to go back to the Moon?
Russia and India are due to land on the Moon next week. Here’s what you need to know.
What makes a healthy river?
Broadcasting from Green Man Festival in Wales, we find out about the state of our rivers.
How will climate change affect where we can live?
Extreme weather is forcing communities to leave their homes. What can we do about it?
What’s the cost of invasive species?
A landmark report reveals the staggering damage from invasive species across the world
The halfway point for sustainable development
How close are we to achieving the UN’s goals by 2030?
Why is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rowing back on climate pledges?
The state of nature in the UK
A new report has revealed that one in six native UK species are at risk of extinction.
Life beyond Earth
In the shadow of the Lovell Telescope, Victoria Gill questions our place in the universe.
Tumbling down the rabbit hole of assembly theory
Could a radical theory help us understand the origins of life?
White phosphorus
What is white phosphorus and why is it so dangerous?
Forever chemicals
What goes into our water supply and never comes out?
Metal Mines
How disused mines are having a harmful effect on our rivers.
Loss and damages for vulnerable countries
Saleemul Huq, an advocate for vulnerable countries affected by climate change, has died.
Iceland Volcano
How scientists are monitoring Fagradalsfjall volcano and keeping people safe.
UK Covid-19 Inquiry
The key takeaways from the evidence of top scientists this week at the Covid inquiry.
Finding Tunnels
The geophysics at work to locate tunnels.
Vagrant Birds
Why are non-native species of birds arriving in the UK?
Biggest COP in history
Some of the biggest stories from COP28: oceans, food security and fossil fuel dependence.
The Science of the South Pole
On board the RSS Sir David Attenborough for the vessel’s first big science season
