Science

The silver lining to Britain's ash dieback crisis? More deadwood. Members only

A fetish for tidiness has robbed Britain's woodlands of their deadwood. A devastating tree disease offers a chance to bring it back.

Sarah Wild
Sarah Wild
Conservation

The End of Sled Dog Racing Members only

At the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally, snow is becoming a rarity. This year, the huskies raced on mud.

Eva Clifford
Eva Clifford
Pebble

'An alternative reality': how sound recordings reveal the secret world of ponds Members only

In capturing the music of freshwater life, scientists have found a new way to measure underwater biodiversity.

Ursula Billington
Ursula Billington
Feature

How is climate change affecting British wildlife? Members only

Rising temperatures are already affecting what species live and thrive in the wild.

Inkcap Journal
Inkcap Journal
Analysis

Can citizen science make you happier? Members only

Researchers are exploring whether counting insects improves wellbeing.

Sophie Yeo
Sophie Yeo
Feature

In Cumbria, a lost world returns Members only

Conservationists plan to restore rare orchids, carnivorous plants, and maybe even corncrakes.

Sophie Yeo
Sophie Yeo
Feature

Bird observatories are struggling to survive in lockdown Members only

The lockdown has put a huge gap in this year’s wildlife data.

Sophie Yeo
Sophie Yeo
Feature

Natural history museums are rooted in racism Members only

Britain’s natural history collections were amassed through colonialism and slavery. Museums are still grappling with this legacy.

Sophie Yeo
Sophie Yeo
Feature