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Net Zero
How does the government’s latest plan to reduce emissions stack up against the science?
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Rocket Launch Pollution
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70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s structure
Fresh insights into Rosalind Franklin’s role in the identification of DNA’s double-helix.
Wild Britain
What would the UK look like if it protected 30 per cent of its land and sea for nature?
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Gaia Vince explores the steps we can take to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.
Science in the making
Travel back in time via 370 years of research from some of the greatest minds in science.
The benefits and problems of eDNA
A new study to track turtles revealed unexpected levels of human eDNA in the environment.
AI and human extinction
The machines are getting smarter. But is this a cause for concern?
An ocean of opportunities
In the coming years, how could the seas help us feed the world and tackle climate change?
The Kakhovka dam and global food security
A week on from the disaster what are the long-term implications for Ukraine and the globe?
The science of sound
Tune in and hear how rich soundscapes can inform science and help us conserve the planet.
Heat and health
Temperatures are soaring. But is there anything we can do to prepare for the heat?
Mapping the universe
Catch up on the latest cosmological research that has physicists ‘excited’.
How social media can affect the health of teenagers
Should social media apps be better regulated in order to protect young people?
