What went right this week: a reality check for ‘AI slop’, plus more
The US murder rate plummeted again The US has recorded another sharp fall in its murder rate, with homicides down…
How schools are winning children over to healthier lunches
The government is overhauling school food standards in England for the first time in more than a decade. The challenge…
Will regeneratively grown food become mainstream?
At Groundswell, the UK’s annual regenerative farming festival, experts debated how to get more nature-friendly products on supermarket shelves. Here’s…
The musicians turning bat calls into club music
A new album made from the echolocation calls of bats is inviting listeners to hear one of the UK’s most…
What went right this week: ‘fire cloud’ studies, plus more
Campaigners challenged a ‘carbon bomb’ gas expansion Conservationists in Australia have taken on the country’s largest gas producer in a…
A new measure of courage: how Maasai warriors became lion guardians
Can conservation succeed by adapting tradition rather than erasing it? In east Africa, Maasai warriors are redefining what it means…
Leopards recover in Zambia as communities swap skins for synthetics
Conservationists say a switch from real leopard skins to synthetic furs in traditional ceremonies has helped reduce poaching and boost…
What went right this week: global road safety progress, plus more
Funding secured for large-scale UK nature project Around 3,000 hectares of degraded land in the north of England – roughly…
What went right this week: eco leader Estonia, plus more
New test could spare women from invasive cancer exam A breakthrough blood test for womb cancer could speed up diagnosis…
Revealed: the world’s most liveable cities in 2026
Asian cities have shot up the latest Global Liveability Index, which has just been released. Where does your city rank?…
What went right this week: Europe breathes easier, plus more
‘Encouraging progress’ as millions gain electricity Some 800 million people have gained access to electricity since 2010, according to a…
Can provocative climate messaging on OnlyFans cut through social media’s noise?
As part of a climate communications project, I joined OnlyFans. It wasn’t a publicity stunt, it was an attempt to…
Why Ukraine is rewilding in the heat of war
The environment usually takes a backseat in times of conflict. But in Ukraine a rewilding project is sowing seeds for…
How beavers solved a flooding problem in west London
A London council was facing a big bill to solve a flooding problem – and then beavers came along and…
What went right this week: an ‘incredible’ medical milestone, plus more
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Options Trades Highlight Doubts Over Prospect of US Rate Hikes
Options traders are building up bets that the broader market overreacted to the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot when it priced…
Vedanta Eyes $372 Million Raise From Zambia Copper Mines IPO
Vedanta Resources Ltd. plans to sell an 11.9% stake in a US-based unit to raise about $372 million to develop…
Gallery: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026
Rockpool Rookies, by Australian photographer Matty Smith, was the recent overall winner of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026…
What went right this week: public health wins, plus more
Alcohol, drug and suicide deaths plummeted in US The number of deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide in the US…
What went right this week: a ‘turning point’ for mangroves, plus more
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