Rewilding war zones can help heal the wounds of conflict
Human conflict can bring isolation to environments, which helps the local ecology thrive. After the war has ended, the return of nature is a poignant memorial and symbol of peace.
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Rewilding: lessons from the medieval Baltic crusades
The Baltic crusades had a long term impact on the local environment – 700 years later, the details of this are clear.
Giri/Haji: BBC’s new co‑production with Netflix could tap into massive Japanese audience
An increasing amount of the BBC’s content comes via collaborations with international production houses.
Fallout 76: the lingering appeal of the post‑apocalypse
Post-apocalyptic visions reflect society’s fears – and gamers get to immerse themselves in it.
Ukraine is well ahead in the global battle for hearts and minds – but Russia knew this would happen
Propaganda is a key weapon of war and, in this regard at least, Ukraine is winning.
Chernobyl was history’s worst nuclear disaster. Now it’s teaching geologists about the history of our planet
Zircons formed in the hellish Chernobyl meltdown are changing how geologists understand their favourite crystals.
Gorbachev and glasnost: how his fragile legacy of free speech has been destroyed by Putin
Glasnost was hailed as one of the Soviet leader’s great achievements. But it was a fragile freedom and soon overturned by Vladimir Putin.
Five lesser‑known Godzilla films to watch before the king of monsters turns 70
Japanese Godzilla movies reflect the country’s complex history as victims of the only nuclear bombings and as a rapidly developing economy in the 20th century.
Chernobyl has become a refuge for wildlife 33 years after the nuclear accident
The initial impact of the catastrophe on nature was important, but the exclusion zone has now become a natural reserve.
Acid drainage: the global environmental crisis you’ve never heard of
A gold rush brings in lots of money in the short-term, but leaves a toxic legacy.
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