The dawn chorus – why birds sing at the break of day
In springtime, as the Sun rises, the early morning air is filled with the glorious sound of birdsong. This is known as the dawn chorus. But why exactly are birds so vocal at this time of the day, what...
19 Apr 27min
How to save the planet’s forests
Forests cover around one-third of all landmass on Earth and, as such, play a key role in the ecological health of the entire planet. However, thanks to decades of exploitation, climate pressures and n...
16 Apr 33min
How flowers played a key role of the evolution of life on Earth
For most of us, our experience of flowers is limited to sending a bouquet to our loved ones on special occasions or perhaps picking up some pretty plants from the garden centre to cheer up our homes. ...
12 Apr 32min
How chemistry underpins every area of our lives
While we may not always be consciously aware of it, chemical processes are busy whirring away every second of every day, no matter what we’re doing or where we look. Be it the reactions that continuo...
9 Apr 35min
How to engage more deeply with the natural world
Perhaps due to poor weather, the COVID pandemic, or a simple lack of motivation, these days many of us spend a lot of our time indoors. However, wherever we live, there are always opportunities to get...
5 Apr 24min
You’ve been pooping wrong, but here’s how to fix it
Smelly, dirty and a bit embarrassing – we tend to treat our poo as a private matter, to be dealt with in the bathroom and then stringently ignored. But, while we may not want to discuss toilet time at...
2 Apr 36min
Why it’s not too late to reverse Earth’s extinction crisis
Planet Earth is currently facing its sixth mass extinction event, with hundreds of species of plants and animals being lost for good every single day. For the first time in history, this devastating l...
29 Mars 31min
Why gout is on the rise, and how to lower your risk
If you were to mention the term gout, the chances are that most of us would think of the gluttonous sovereigns of yesteryear who ended up with the condition after years of gorging on rich foods and dr...
27 Mars 27min
