The Earth’s Global Selfie and other extraordinary pictures from NASA
NASA collected extraordinary pictures of the Earth and realised a huge selfie made of over 36,000 faces of people inhabiting the planet.
The secret of true love between humans and dogs lies in their gaze
Eye contact between humans and dogs increases levels of oxytocin, the “love hormone”, research says.
How the WWF is protecting great apes in Central Africa
A meeting between environmental, scientific and government organisations has yielded a programme to protect gorillas and chimpanzees.
Women, guardians of biodiversity in Nepal. The photos in a WWF feature
In some of the most biodiverse forests in the world, women are responsible for safeguarding the environment. James Morgan’s photo feature documents the WWF’s project in the Terai Arc Landscape of Nepal.
Jamie Oliver’s petition for better food in schools
Jamie Oliver, chef and TV presenter, has launched a petition on Change.org for better nutritional education in schools and to defeat child obesity.
How the glaciers of the Rocky Mountains will be in 2100
The Rocky Mountains are losing their glaciers, according to research published by Nature Geoscience.
Bee My Future, food security is in their wings
Honeybees are in danger. LifeGate launches Bee my Future to encourage people to play their part in protecting the Earth’s most precious insects.
Cutting down rainforests is 100 times more expensive than protecting them
Brazil and Indonesia receive aid to safeguard their rainforests, but spend 100 times more cutting them down.
Cherry trees are blossoming, Japan celebrates hanami
Hanami and sakura are the two Japanese words you need to know to enjoy pictures of cherry trees blossoming in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Palm oil: what you need to know about health and environment
Health, nutrition, environment and forests. Everything you need to know about palm oil, the most widespread and controversial ingredient of the moment.