Sex in space: why it's worrying that the space tourism sector hasn't considered the consequences

Ready or not, sex in space will be happening within the decade.

David Cullen, Professor of Bioanalytical Technology, Cranfield University • conversation
July 18, 2023 ~6 min

Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbors

For some people, it’s a choice based on cultural beliefs or economic opportunities provided by the volcano. Other times it’s less a choice than the only option.

David Kitchen, Associate Professor of Geology, University of Richmond • conversation
July 13, 2023 ~7 min


Astro-tourism – chasing eclipses, meteor showers and elusive dark skies from Earth

With two eclipses and several meteor showers coming up, an astronomy professor shares travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena.

Vahe Peroomian, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
July 5, 2023 ~9 min

How to make your next holiday better for the environment

Heading on holiday soon? Here’s some tips for making your holiday greener.

Brendan Canavan, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, University of Nottingham • conversation
May 4, 2023 ~8 min

Heading to a beach this summer? Here's how to keep harmful algae blooms from spoiling your trip

The tiny organisms that cause harmful blooms of algae can have a big impact on your trip to the shore. A toxicologist explains what causes these events and how to keep people and pets safe.

Brad Reisfeld, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Public Health, Colorado State University • conversation
May 3, 2023 ~8 min

William Wordsworth and the Romantics anticipated today's idea of a nature-positive life

The idea that human activity threatens nature, and that it is important to protect wild places, dates back to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.

Jonathan Bate, Foundation Professor of Environmental Humanities, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 ~9 min

Health rights for trans people vary widely around the globe – achieving trans bliss and joy will require equity, social respect and legal protections

While gender-affirming health care is essential to the well-being of trans people, access to quality services varies significantly by geographic region and social context.

Reya Farber, Assistant Professor of Sociology, William & Mary • conversation
Nov. 16, 2022 ~11 min

How to finance marine conservation without harming local communities

The true cost of marine conservation often falls on vulnerable coastal communities. Can a ‘beneficiary pays’ approach protect both endangered species and the communities dependent on them?

Hollie Booth, Nature Positive Senior Specialist at The Biodiversity Consultancy, and Post-Doc Research Associate, University of Oxford • conversation
Aug. 15, 2022 ~6 min


Coastal gentrification in Puerto Rico is displacing people and damaging mangroves and wetlands

Puerto Rico’s tourism industry is booming as nations lift COVID-19 travel restrictions, but development is displacing people who have lived along its coastlines for years.

Hilda Lloréns, Associate Professor, Anthropology & Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island • conversation
June 16, 2022 ~10 min

Protecting biodiversity – and making it accessible – has paid off for Costa Rica

Tourism revenues account for almost 10% of Costa Rica’s gross domestic product. New research shows that charismatic wildlife is necessary but not sufficient to attract ecotourists.

Jeffrey R. Smith, Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University • conversation
April 22, 2022 ~9 min

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