Is palm oil really that bad?
Palm oil has been hitting the headlines for years now, but the issue isn’t as black and white as it might seem
Category: Environment
Deforestation explained
What are the environmental consequences of clearing acres of rainforest in the Amazon?
What if the bees died out?
Dogs might be man’s best friend but bees are our lifeline. A single bee makes a measly one-twelfth of a teaspoon of honey during its lifetime, but losing the sweet stuff is the least...
Plastic: The science behind the indestructible
Since the first fully synthetic plastic was invented in 1907 by chemist Leo Baekeland, Bakelite or polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride (try saying that three times fast!) has paved the way for the modern era of plastic. Now...
Why does spring happen?
What happens when winter begins to fade and spring brings the promise of regeneration? Spring occurs as a result of the planet warming up after a plunge in the temperature during winter. There are...
How are plastic bottles recycled?
What happens when you put your plastic bottle in the recycling bin? The average UK household throws away an estimated 500 plastic bottles every year, and a large percentage of them end up at...
How do solar panels work?
How sunlight is transformed into electrical energy? Solar panels – also known as photovoltaic (PV) cells – convert the Sun’s energy into electricity, which is a great alternative to costly, less environmentally friendly methods...
5 Animals you never knew could sing
We hear beautiful birdsong on a daily basis, but birds aren’t the only animals to have musical talents. The following creative creatures might just surprise you 1. Whalesong is still a complete mystery Decades...
Record-Breaking Weather
Discover where and when the elements have been at their most extreme 🌧Most rainfall Imagine having to mop up after getting almost two metres of rain in one day. That’s what the citizens of...
