Science

The silver lining to Britain's ash dieback crisis? More deadwood. Members only 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.
The End of Sled Dog Racing Members only Members only
At the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally, snow is becoming a rarity. This year, the huskies raced on mud.

'An alternative reality': how sound recordings reveal the secret world of ponds Members only Members only
In capturing the music of freshwater life, scientists have found a new way to measure underwater biodiversity.

How is climate change affecting British wildlife? Members only Members only
Rising temperatures are already affecting what species live and thrive in the wild.

Can citizen science make you happier? Members only Members only
Researchers are exploring whether counting insects improves wellbeing.

In Cumbria, a lost world returns Members only Members only
Conservationists plan to restore rare orchids, carnivorous plants, and maybe even corncrakes.

Bird observatories are struggling to survive in lockdown Members only Members only
The lockdown has put a huge gap in this year’s wildlife data.

Natural history museums are rooted in racism Members only Members only
Britain’s natural history collections were amassed through colonialism and slavery. Museums are still grappling with this legacy.