Reports and Studies

Rallies cancelled after Storm Darragh damage

Two rallies in the Welsh motorsport calendar have been cancelled due to destruction left by Storm Darragh. The storm caused significant…

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How the polar vortex fuels intense winter weather in the US

Here’s how the polar vortex, and climate change, influence extremely cold winter weather in the US. Intense snowy wintry weather…

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Nepal’s leader says the country has ‘too many tigers’

Nepal has been celebrated globally for tripling its tiger population in a decade – but Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli…

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Turkish tainted alcohol death toll rises to 33

Thirty-three people have died in Istanbul this week after having drunk tainted alcohol while 48 others received hospital treatment, Turkey’s state news…

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Is obesity a disease? Sometimes but not always, experts say

Do people with obesity have an illness? A panel of global health experts looking at this controversial question have announced…

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The far-reaching impacts of wildfire smoke – and how to protect yourself

The air we breathe can have profound effects on our physical and mental health. Is there any way of protecting…

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Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has been hit by further heavy rains, leading to flooding and mudslides, one…

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Why some animals appear to mourn their dead

Grief has long thought to be a human trait, but other animals – from killer whales to crows – also…

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Bigmouth buffalo: The mysterious fish that live for a century and don’t decline with age

Recent findings show bigmouth buffalo fish have perplexingly long lives and appear to get healthier as they age. But scientists…

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2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

The planet has moved a major step closer to warming more than 1.5C, new data shows, despite world leaders vowing…

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