What fur development can tell us about our ancient ancestors

When did fur evolve? You may be surprised to learn there’s a chance it pre-dates the dinosaurs.

Ingmar Werneburg, Curator of the Palaeontological Collection, University of Tübingen • conversation
Sept. 3, 2024 • ~8 min

Chromosome fossils found in ‘freeze-dried woolly mammoth jerky’

Researchers have discovered ancient chromosomes preserved in a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth. "Fossil chromosomes are a game-changer."

Marcy DeLuna-Rice • futurity
July 15, 2024 • ~6 min

How the economics of oil could sway the US presidential election

Pump prices are a big deal in a country still hooked on fossil fuels.

Emilie Rutledge, Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University • conversation
July 9, 2024 • ~7 min

Lucy, discovered 50 years ago in Ethiopia, stood just 3.5 feet tall − but she still towers over our understanding of human origins

A photo of Lucy’s reconstructed skeleton next to a live four-year-old girl shows how human Lucy was – and how small.

Denise Su, Associate Professor of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University • conversation
June 27, 2024 • ~4 min

Landmark court ruling will have huge implications for new fossil fuel projects in UK

Regardless of where in the world the oil would be burnt, local authorities must consider the greenhouse gas emissions before granting the planning permission.

Rosalind Malcolm, Professor of Environmental Law, Director of Environmental Regulatory Research Group (ERRG), University of Surrey • conversation
June 26, 2024 • ~7 min

Labelling is a popular choice as a way to control fossil fuel advertising – new study

A poll of 2000 people found that a traffic light labelling system for adverts promoting high-carbon products is a popular option.

Jacob Ainscough, Senior Research Associate in Environmental Governance, Lancaster University • conversation
June 21, 2024 • ~5 min

The world no longer needs new fossil fuels – and the UK could lead the way in making them taboo

By pledging no new fossil fuel licenses, the UK Labour party could aid a new international norm.

Steve Pye, Associate Professor in Energy Systems, UCL • conversation
June 17, 2024 • ~8 min

Fossil hints at more complex fish brain evolution

A new discovery suggests the evolution of ray-finned fish brains is far more complex than previously believed.

U. Michigan • futurity
June 17, 2024 • ~6 min

The world no longer needs fossil fuels – and the UK could lead the way in making them taboo

By pledging no new fossil fuel licenses, the UK Labour party could aid a new international norm.

Steve Pye, Associate Professor in Energy Systems, UCL • conversation
June 17, 2024 • ~8 min

Fossil fuel ads work on you too – here’s how

Several governments are considering bans on adverts for high-emission products and services.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
June 12, 2024 • ~8 min

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