How to see stars and tackle light pollution in your own backyard

The dark skies of the great outdoors help people to see the wonders of space, either…

Millions of malnourished children in West and Central Africa have been overlooked by UN estimates

Four years ago the United Nations (UN) members states created a list of international development targets,…

Is virtual reality charity fundraising 'poverty tourism' in disguise?

Although the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) documentaries by charities to generate funds is effective…

Youth sexting: Fundamental shift in education approach needed to change culture

Research published in the International Journal on Bullying Prevention finds sex and relationship education around youth…

DNA SOS: Understanding DNA signaling pathways

When cells suffer DNA damage, they send out an SOS signal. When the repair crew arrives,…

The race to stay ahead of wildfires

As if to keep up with the growing frequency and intensity of wildfires throughout California, a…

New thoughts on how carbonates record global carbon cycle

When scientists want to study Earth’s very ancient geological past—typically greater than 100 million years ago—they…

Study shows cover crops and perennials do not necessarily increase carbon storage in soil

The ability of cover crops to stimulate microbes deep in the soil of farm fields leads…

Drought and climate change were the kindling, and now Australia's east coast is ablaze

Last week saw an unprecedented outbreak of large, intense fires stretching from the mid-north coast of…

Image: Holbox Island, Mexico

The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Holbox Island, off the Quintana Roo coast of Mexico.…