How the environment has made us the way we are...
Interviews about Earth Science
Interviews about geology, palaeontology, archaeology, atmospheric science, climate, climate change and meteorology...
06 June 2016
How do you age the earth's magnetic field? By recreating the centre of the earth.
23 May 2016
Can smart plastics grab salt from water in a cheap, sustainable way?
23 May 2016
With fresh water in short supply in many countries, can we take the salt out of the sea without breaking the energy...
23 May 2016
In the past, salt was so valuable it could change the course of history: now it provides a window into the Earth...
06 May 2016
The mid-1800s saw East Anglia's own 'gold' rush but instead of prevcious metals, they were hunting...
06 May 2016
You need phosphorus to live and we're running out. When will we start to see supplies dwindle and is there...
06 May 2016
Phosphorus is needed for crops to grow, so could we breed plants that don't need it? Or use bactieria to unlock...
06 May 2016
Poo as fertiliser - why we're flushing away a valuable source of phosphorus...
06 May 2016
In 2050, we'll hit 'peak phosphorus' just when our population is at its highest and demand for food will...
26 April 2016
A look at what we can do to improve the environmental impact of shipping.
25 April 2016
If we're worried about carbon emissions of ships, shouldn't we just be hoisting the sails and returning to a...
11 April 2016
What are the different weapons in the fight against poaching, and can the battle ever be won?
11 April 2016
An overview of the threats faced by the world's endangered species, and why conserving them can be complicated...
15 March 2016
It's time to test the scientists' general science knowledge with a round of fact or fiction.
15 March 2016
How can scientists become great communicators? FameLab can help.
02 February 2016
What does food security mean and why are we worried about it?
02 February 2016
Genes from marine plants might be used for breeding crops suitable for areas where freshwater is in short supply.
02 February 2016
Would you munch a mealworm or graze on a grasshopper? Welcome to the future of food.
02 February 2016
The answer to food security is partly not producing more but wasting less.
19 January 2016
Where do winter, spring, summer and autumn come from?
14 December 2015
Just how badly damaged is the earth beneath our feet? And why is it we're only beginning to do something about it...
14 December 2015
We need to change the way we farm our foods but with a growing population, how will we do it?
08 December 2015
The 21st Conference of the Parties is gathering in Paris to discuss climate change but what can they do to save our...
08 December 2015
How much of climate change is an individual's responsability and what can we do?