Reports and Studies

How the humble chestnut traced the rise and fall of the Roman Empire

The chestnut trees of Europe tell a hidden story charting the fortunes of ancient Rome and the legacy it left…

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‘Spooky’ phenomenon as moth webs cover street trees

Residents living near “spooky” web-covered trees say they feel like they cannot open their windows because of an abundance of…

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The grid is weak. The bikes are electric. Rwanda is betting it’ll work anyway

There are 100,000 motorbikes in Rwanda. The country wants to turn them all electric, and startups say their plans can…

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The puffin paradise drawing visitors from across the world

Every year, from April to July, thousands of puffins fly across the Atlantic and return to the same spot in…

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How Saudi Arabia is building a future-ready healthcare system with help from Roche

Saudi Arabia has rapidly emerged as a regional leader in healthcare innovation, earning international recognition for its effective COVID-19 response,…

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US Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect

The United States Supreme Court has allowed a ban on transgender military members to take effect while legal challenges over…

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A new fully charged EV battery in five minutes: Are China’s swap stations the future of electric cars?

China has been trialling battery swaps for electric cars for years. Are they a viable solution to range anxiety? At…

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‘very chill’ wild beaver after 400-year absence

A wild beaver has been filmed on a river in Wales in what has been described as a “hugely significant”…

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What is life like in the shadow of solar farms?

Plans to turn land being used for the production of food into farms harvesting the power of the sun often…

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Colombia’s wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

When José Luis Iguarán steps outside his home in La Guajira, northern Colombia, he is met with a line of…

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