From rockpooling in Somerset to stargazing in Northumberland, our readers share their favourite seasonal outdoor activities• Tell us about a beach holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherArrive at Fowlmere RSPB reserve, 10 miles south-west of Cambridge, an hour before nightfall to allow yo…
Italian restorers have used laser beams to clean an ancient Roman marble column in the piazza outside the prime minister’s office, removing layers of dust and grime that had covered the monument for decades
Ryde, Isle of Wight: Lots of commotion here among the hovercraft and herring gulls, but it’s the wonderful, tubby geese that make my winterThere’s a hovercraft on the sand, skirts deflated, dumped like a beached whale. Behind it, the pier stretches into the Solent. The air has the dull taste of off-…
Ghana has sent a military contingent to assist with reconstruction and relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa over a month ago. This marks the third time this year that Ghana has extended support to nations in crisis, after previously providing…
Have you ever seen the green flash from a setting sun? Learn how to see one here, plus how they appear, and enjoy some great photos and watch a video!
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This Christmas, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on the year, the ocean continues its quiet work, sustaining life on Earth, regulating our climate, and supporting the planet we call home. Yet our ocean is under increasing pressure and protecting them has never been more important. The Mari…
They will be eligible for a one-time payment as well as college tuition for their children. The effort is part of a legislative push to address the dangers of working in toxic smoke.
Looking for the perfect book to curl up with this winter? If you love the ocean, marine life and the stories behind our ocean, these three titles – reviewed in The Marine Biologist magazine – are essential additions to your reading list. Plus, MBA Members enjoy exclusive discounts when purchasing th…
My heart skipped a beat. I felt quite light-headed. Finally, the moment I dreamed of had arrivedI can’t remember the first time I played the lottery – I was probably quite young. I’m an optimist. If you don’t play, you can’t win, and somebody has to win the big prize. Why not me? To me, winning woul…