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Coral on the Great Barrier Reef recently began spawning, but will bleaching still have impact these species?
How many candles do we need to stick on the bEARTHday cake for our planet?
Should we trust Disney's Sebastian the crab when he sings about how much better it is under the sea?
Is there a planet where the singer 'Prince' can literally see you laughing in the purple rain?
Can we finally have the Antarctic Olympic Games?
With COP26 underway, we look to Antarctic researcher Huw Griffiths for answers on if we're too late.
All animals need to eat. So what do penguins and other Antarctic animals enjoy for supper?
Does growing tomatoes at home reduce carbon footprint? Or are supermarket punnets better for the planet?
Does cutting down on fossil fuel prove to be more cost effective for the green energy consumer?
Particles could be launched into the atmosphere to cool the Earth, but at what cost?
Climate change is reshaping our environment, but how dramatically?
Data from centuries ago are important for modelling our changing climate, but should we have faith in them?
Curious whiffs of methane are emanating from Mars: did life make them?
If heat rises, why is it colder higher up in the mountains?
Which is better for the environment, landfill or composting?
Listener Johnny asked this question - so Adam sought out an answer...
Do you know your flora from your fauna? Test yourself on these questions about nature...
Is the presence of contrails related to the weather?
Are the plants enough?
Does it depend on the plant? Or on the soil?
If we could speak to each other, would we get on?
What happens if the Earth's magnetic field ever reverses its polarity? Geologist John Underhill explains...
And what about the rest of the world too?