Earth Farmland is in retreat. We should make the most of that Now that more land globally is being revegetated than cleared, we need to figure out how to use this force for ecological good. But it won't be an easy sell News
Space Fast radio bursts may be dark matter ‘stars’ hitting black holes Fit to burst Dark matter hitting black holes could be the source of some fast radio bursts – mysterious blasts of radio waves that come from billions of light years away, first detected 10 years ago. The stuff we see in space – stars, planets and gas – only makes up about 18 percent of … News
Technology A US firm is microchipping staff – here's what they should fear Sure, an electronic implant will do away with troublesome security cards and forgotten computer passwords, but beware the hidden downsides, says Jamais Cascio News
Life Endangered animals – and made-up beasts – drawn with gonzo charm OH, THAT'S just charming. This aye-aye looks absolutely delighted to be giving us all the finger. Drawn in the unmistakable ink-spattered style of artist Ralph Steadman, the aye-aye is just one of the animals, both real and purely nonsensical, to appear in his latest book, a collaboration with film-maker Ceri Levy called Critical Critters . … Regulars
Earth Back to the wild: How nature is reclaiming farmland Farmland is shrinking for the first time on record thanks in part to consumer choices. What does this mean for the environment and the future of food? Features
Humans Mosquitoes: Staring into the heat death of the universe Stuffed with ideas about the cosmos, particle physics, truth, families – even horoscopes - a new London play doesn’t deal in easy answers or cosy compromises Culture
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