Biodiversity in crisis: Earth’s giant construction projects mapped out
29 August 2018
The planet’s largest areas of undisturbed wilderness in Siberia and tropical rainforests are under threat from huge waves of development. Here’s what it looks like
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Special report: The new megaprojects changing the face of our planet
29 August 2018
Across the world, new roads, railways, dams and power lines are encroaching on previously virgin territory – with untold consequences for Earth’s wildlife
Floating nuclear plants could herald a new era of cheap, safe energy
29 August 2018
The price of renewables is at rock bottom, making nuclear power look pointlessly expensive. But new atomic plants could be cheap - and safer too
How to drive the slowest vehicle in the solar system - on Mars
29 August 2018
NASA engineer Keri Bean shares her dreams of driving a Mars rover, her fears that Opportunity won’t wake up and why NASA has grief counsellors on speed-dial
Evolution is making us sick and for the first time we can stop it
29 August 2018
Far from being a slow process, evolution can act fast and is responsible for major health problems from cancer to antimicrobial resistance. Now we have the power to end it
