Destinations Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore. 12/03/2026
Earth News Positive environmental stories from 2026 Eco anxiety is very real, so we share this year's most uplifting stories to prove there’s hope for our climate. 12/03/2026
Earth News From beavers to tigers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour. 03/03/2026
Earth News E-waste chemicals found in the brains of dolphins and porpoises A new study has warned that liquid crystal monomers from electronic devices are accumulating in the organs of endangered marine species. 25/02/2026
Earth News ‘Under pressure’: How humans are choking the Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea is showing no sign of quality improvement, despite decades of conservation efforts. 23/02/2026
Earth News Bushbabies are now ‘near threatened’ but bridges could bring them back Once common, bushbabies are dropping in numbers, but researchers say two key conservation efforts could help them recover. 19/02/2026
Destinations All the reasons to visit Portugal’s new European Green Capital Guimarães in northern Portugal is showcasing its green spaces as part of a year-long programme. 15/02/2026
World News Spectacular finds: What bog bodies reveal about the time of the Germanic tribes Was it murder, a burial, an accident or even a religious sacrifice? Around 60 bog bodies in Germany tell stories from long ago. Some of the details are astonishing and science was not always entirely correct. 14/02/2026
Earth News Why these elephants in Thailand have been put on birth control In a bid to prevent human confrontations, which can turn deadly, Thailand is administering birth control vaccines to wild elephants. 13/02/2026
Ecotech Could de-extinction be a solution to biodiversity loss? De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences unveiled its 'bio vaults' at last week's World Governments Summit in Dubai. 13/02/2026
Nature Climate change is making frog love songs sound ‘sexier’ - study Rising temperatures are having a direct impact on male frogs’ mating calls, and females are taking note. 13/02/2026
Earth News Why are frozen lizards falling from the sky in Florida? The otherwise sunny US state of Florida is currently experiencing unusually low temperatures. 06/02/2026
Earth News Apes can use their imagination and ‘play pretend’ - finds study Scientists sat across from a 43-year-old bonobo called Kanzi to have an imaginary tea party. Here’s what happened. 05/02/2026
Earth News Are polar bears in Svalbard getting fatter from climate change? Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations. 31/01/2026
Nature Albatross puzzles scientists after flying 4,800km from its home Conservationists have been left baffled by the bird's odd movements, with fears that they could be triggered by environmental factors. 30/01/2026
Earth News More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates. 13/01/2026