The strange world of the carnivorous plant
Ever since their discovery, carnivorous plants have fascinated scientists and spurred the imagination of artists, writers and filmmakers. While the Puya chilensis cactus at the Royal Horticultural Society…
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The Mirror and the Light: crisis of sovereignty and national identity makes a rich stage for the present
The return of Henry VIII’s adviser Thomas Cromwell in a time of political and national turmoil sets up a tense conclusion to Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy.
A psychedelic tour of Earth’s ecosystems – from the desert to Siberia
Psychedelic plants and fungi grow all over the planet.
Vultures in crisis: poachers and poison threaten nature’s garbage disposers
They might keep the environment clean and healthy but most species are in steep decline.
Why we’re never gonna give up on the Rickroll
Rick Astley, 80s pop singer and unlikely king of internet memes, is dead. Or at least the most persistent song in his catalogue is. Or at least its most popular unofficial YouTube upload is. Or at least…
How roads are reshaping and scarring our planet, and even changing animals’ DNA
‘Road ecology’ is the focus of Crossings, a powerful new book by environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb.
Captive breeding has a dark side – as disturbing Czech discovery of trafficked tiger body parts highlights
The slaughtered tigers were not bred in zoos, yet their story should put captive breeding in general into question.
Statistical models and ranger insights help identify patterns in elephant poaching
Statistical models and the knowledge of on-the-ground rangers are valuable and complementary sources of evidence for biodiversity conservation.
Ukraine recap: Zelensky battles corruption and a major row with his commander‑in‑chief
A selection of our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past fortnight.
Skinnydipping, spies and shortages: Deutschland 83 brilliantly evokes life in East Germany
Don’t mention the Cold War.
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