The Medieval Somme: forgotten battle that was the bloodiest fought on British soil
On an icy cold day in 1461, tens of thousands died in a muddy slaughter.
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Mars is the next step for humanity – we must take it
Elon Musk has built a US$12 billion company in an endeavour to pave the way to Mars for humanity. He insists that Mars is a “long-term insurance policy” for “the light of consciousness” in the face of…
Earthquake expert who advised the Haiti government in 2010: ‘Why were clear early warning signs missed?’
A seismic network was put in place after the 2010 quake but, despite recording two ‘strong motions’ before August 14, no alerts went out.
Floods leave farms underwater, and farmers under pressure
I’ve been talking to farmers all this week, many of whom have had their fields underwater for a month or more. It is quite soul destroying to see the natural assets of your business, on which you depend…
Beavers can turn streams into carbon stores – we measured how much
As beavers reshape rivers, wetlands become a natural storage system for carbon.
Our new anti‑earthquake technology could protect cities from destruction
Retrofitting old or cheap houses with earthquake protection is often expensive and laborious. What if we could save whole streets at a time?
Antibiotic resistance: microbiologists turn to new technologies in the hunt for solutions – podcast
From the frontline battle against antibiotic resistance in Nigeria, to the techniques being used to find new antibiotics. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Pitting profits and food supply against the natural world
The arguments for increasing food demand are well publicised and well understood. By the middle of this century, the planet’s population will top nine billion, presenting a third more mouths to feed. Much…
Green your garden, help the environment and lower your bills
The Chelsea Flower Show is in full bloom. The UK’s annual botanical extravaganza celebrates all aspects of horticulture and is an important venue for watching emerging trends in the gardening world. But…
Leaded petrol is gone – but lead pollution may linger for a very long time
The world recently celebrated the end of leaded petrol, as sales ceased in Algeria.
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