Yearly Archives: 2020

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Culverts – the major threat to fish you’ve probably never heard of

You probably cross rivers every day without realising it. Beneath the concrete underfoot are culverts – tunnels installed under roads and railways that allow...

How Beirut’s port explosion exacerbates Lebanon’s economic crisis

The explosion that tore through Beirut on Tuesday August 4 was so strong that shockwaves were felt on the island of Cyprus, over 200 kilometres away....

Gene Pollution Threatens Wild Salmon. A Solution: Sterile Farmed Fish

Scientists are proving the viability of a new idea to protect wild Atlantic salmon, a species that once spawned in great numbers in rivers...

Rising protests are a warning sign for South Africa’s government

Protests in South Africa, like the economic fallout of the COVID-19 lockdown, are here to stay. The pandemic has exposed socio-economic weaknesses resulting from...

Muddy knees and climbing trees: how a summer playing outdoors can help children recharge

Most adults will remember spending much of their childhood playing outdoors without much parental supervision. But fears for children’s safety plus the demands of...

Can Kanye West’s Spotlight Help Stop Stigma of Bipolar Disorder?

Kanye West’s recent public struggles with bipolar disorder has brought new attention to this mental illness, which affects millions of Americans. As the rapper and his wife Kim...

Furlough rules to change from Saturday

The official end date of the Furlough Scheme is on October 31, but numerous changes are expected to be introduced until then. The Government...

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