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Discover: our online magazine about the natural world
Bringing you the latest stories and answering your big questions about nature.
Check out our news, features, videos and activities on everything from dinosaurs to the planetary emergency.
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Date of first coral and algae symbiosis pushed back by 170 million years
Algae and coral have lived together for over 380 million years.
23 October 2024 -
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Deaths from climate change-linked wildfires are on the rise globally
The risk of wildfires is rising, and it’s only likely to get worse.
21 October 2024 -
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Almost 80% of nature critical for human wellbeing is outside of protected areas, analysis finds
New research is now mapping where these vital regions are.
21 October 2024 -
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Our butterfly expert talks about her life, passions and the power of perspectives.