Protecting our skin and the planet

We all know that applying sunscreen to our skin will protect us from the sun’s harmful rays but did you … More

Weather, wet and wild

The word ‘weather’, in Old English, means wind or breeze, but if you look closely at it you can find … More

It has built empires, started wars and is essential to all life on the planet. And it is very likely … More

Tough enough to survive within the harshest climates this planet has to offer, lichen is a remarkable life form that … More

For most people migration brings to mind birds traveling south for the winter. The flying V of a flock of … More

Smaller than the width of a human hair but able to be seen by astronauts in outer space, the diatom … More

While it may not seem possible, you can find every element known in the universe gathered together in one place. … More