The Conversation
Microbes at the end of the earth: Antarctica’s hidden biodiversity
It looks as though Antarctica’s conditions have allowed unique microbial communities to develop.
The power of poo: why conservationists love animal scat
Scat may be a waste product, but it holds crucial clues about an animal’s diet, disease risk and genetic health.
Unlocking the secrets of the ‘Dragon Man’ skull – and what it reveals about human evolution
Most of what we knew about early modern humans has been turned upside down in the past two decades – and many more questions remain.
‘Tenzing biopic made me wonder what he would think if he could return to the mountain today’ – glaciologist and mountaineer
A glaciologist reviews a new film covering the ascent of Tenzing Norgay (played by Genden Phuntsok) to the top of Everest in 1953.
Climate disasters are getting worse – risks escalate when authoritarian regimes keep neighbours in the dark
With extreme weather and glacier melt predicted to increase, neighbouring nations will need to act together to prevent deaths.
Nepal could show the world how to recover sustainably from a major disaster
Development in known hazard zones is creating untenable risks for communities around the world. Here’s how Nepal and the global community can build back differently.
Who do you trust in an emergency? We asked people in places hit by extreme weather
The problem wasn’t the volume of emergency information – it was who it came from, and how it was delivered.
Granting a new gasfield licence does not guarantee energy security
Any additional emissions from a UK gasfield are incompatible with climate targets.
Want to help Nepal recover from its deadly floods? Here’s what tourists need to know
Almost one in seven jobs in Nepal rely on tourism. Travellers need to consider these things before planning a return to Nepal.
Even the Buddha experienced challenges with meditation: Historical texts reveal its potential downsides
While meditation has been shown to have health benefits, it may not always be the right practice for all people.













