review 31/12/2016 No Comment Review 2016 : animal antics From the cuddly cubs and creepy crawlies to menacing monkeys, have a look at No Comments recap of all things ‘animal’ from 2016
Sci-tech 03/10/2016 Spider venom could save lives A team of Irish researchers is conducting an unusual kind of experiment – they are examining the venom of some of the hundreds of species of spiders found in Ireland in the hope it may have medicinal…
target 22/09/2016 Madagascar opens up national parks in bid to boost eco-tourism Target Madagascar continues this week in the south west of the island, in one of Madagascar’s 43 national nature reserves.
Africanews 17/09/2016 DRC: Kahuzi-Biega National Park endangered The Kahuzi-Biega National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is under threat.
Sci-tech 07/09/2016 More than a mirage: tropical biodome opens in Dubai Boasting hundreds of species of tropical flora, fauna and wildlife, The Green Planet has opened in Dubai.
Japan 26/08/2016 Coral bleaching in Japan the worst in 20 years, say scientists Scientists say coral bleaching is getting worse in southwestern Japan.
Sci-tech 22/08/2016 Iceland: Puffin snorkeling! Puffin snorkeling is the latest craze to hit Grimsey with tourists flocking to the Icelandic Island in the arctic circle to give it a go.
futuris 12/08/2016 Polar research warms up In this edition of Futuris we travel to northern Sweden, some 150km inside the Arctic Circle where winter temperatures can fall to -45ºc.
futuris 12/08/2016 Takeaway: polar research warms up Nice place to be a researcher, isn’t it? But that’s only because now it’s summer. In winter, temperatures reach here -45ºC. These biologists
futuris 29/07/2016 Skincare science under the sea Marine biodiversity is rich in sources for medicine and cosmetic science, as Spanish researchers are discovering on the Mediterranean coast.
futuris 29/07/2016 Takeaway: the secret of youth Underwater species can help us stay young Scientists are looking for new bioactive molecules in marine invertebrates Bioactive molecules can prevent ageing and age-related diseases Selected invertebra
Sci-tech 01/06/2016 Can sea snails accelerate a cure for cancer? From the ocean to the science lab, researchers are investigating whether a chemical found in sea snails may be used to tackle chemo-resistant cancers.
Postcards 14/03/2016 Postcards from Japan: Hiking on Yakushima island This week in Postcards we visit Yakushima island off the southernmost tip of mainland Japan
world news 18/02/2016 'Hairy Panic' engulfs houses in Australian town In Australia it’s known as “Hairy Panic”. Amid very dry conditions, tumbleweeds which form from dead grass have been blowing in from fields and
life 23/11/2015 Coastline of discovery In this edition of “Oman Life” we explore the country’s stunning coastline and discover the rich sea life including the endangered green turtle. Our
life 23/11/2015 Traveller's diary: Oman and the sea Our second Oman Life adventure kicked off at the marina in Muscat where we had the chance to spend the day on a very special boat known as a Dhow
Postcards 09/11/2015 Macedonian Postcards: The Mavrovo National Park In this episode of Postcards we visit the largest of the three Macedonian national parks
Postcards 09/11/2015 An escape into the great Macedonian outdoors Anyone looking for an escape into the great Macedonian outdoors should not miss the Mavrovo National Park, a site of sensational natural beauty in
life 09/11/2015 Mediterranean Eden: The greening of Monaco The most striking thing when you arrive in Monaco is the density of the urban landscape. And yet, if you look closely, on the roofs, between the