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Stuck on what book to pick up next? Discover Andrew Brooks’ top literary picks from his library, in our latest instalment of Writers’ Reads…
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Writer's Reads: Andrew Brooks
Discover Andrew Brooks' top literary picks from his library, in our latest instalment of Writers' Reads...
geographical.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Stuck on what book to pick up next? Discover Andrew Brooks’ top literary picks from his library, in our latest instalment of Writers’ Reads…
geographical.co.uk/news/writers...
geographical.co.uk/news/writers...
Can AI stop us learning to think? https://geographical.co.uk/news/can-ai-stop-us-learning-to-think
Can AI stop us learning to think?
Artificial intelligence promises to expand our intellectual reach, but we risk weakening the brain’s hard-won capacity to learn and think, Marco Magrini argues
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February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Can AI stop us learning to think? https://geographical.co.uk/news/can-ai-stop-us-learning-to-think
Stemming the tide of injured sea turtles https://geographical.co.uk/news/stemming-the-tide-of-injured-sea-turtles
Stemming the tide of injured sea turtles
A revolutionary new technology is enabling injured sea turtles to regrow severely injured tissue and safely return to the ocean Michelle pointed at the X-Ray on the screen in front of us. ‘This was Noor. She was a patient of ours that had severe lung tear, and it didn’t heal.’ She waved the iPad, showing […]
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February 6, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Stemming the tide of injured sea turtles https://geographical.co.uk/news/stemming-the-tide-of-injured-sea-turtles
When traditions harm our ocean, we must call it out https://geographical.co.uk/news/when-traditions-harm-our-ocean-we-must-call-it-out
When traditions harm our ocean, we must call it out
Sarah Champion MP discusses the harmful impacts that the grindadráp has upon pilot whales and dolphins across the Faroese islands
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February 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM
When traditions harm our ocean, we must call it out https://geographical.co.uk/news/when-traditions-harm-our-ocean-we-must-call-it-out
Three ways leaving the WHO could affect the US https://geographical.co.uk/news/three-ways-leaving-the-who-could-affect-the-us
Three ways leaving the WHO could affect the US
From issues with future flu vaccine roll-outs to a loss of soft power, discover how the US’s withdrawal from the WHO will impact the nation
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February 4, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Three ways leaving the WHO could affect the US https://geographical.co.uk/news/three-ways-leaving-the-who-could-affect-the-us
Costa Rica’s democratic gamble https://geographical.co.uk/geopolitics/costa-ricas-democratic-gamble
Costa Rica’s democratic gamble
Doug Specht unpacks Costa Rica’s latest election and how it could unravel Latin America’s oldest democracy
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February 4, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Costa Rica’s democratic gamble https://geographical.co.uk/geopolitics/costa-ricas-democratic-gamble
The promise of self-fertilising crops https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-promise-of-self-fertilising-crops
The promise of self-fertilising crops
Self-fertilising crops offer new hope for food security around the world
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February 4, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The promise of self-fertilising crops https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-promise-of-self-fertilising-crops
This World Wetlands Day, we’re looking at the crucial role England’s east coast plays in a global migration highway
#WorldWetlandsDay
https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/why-the-uks-east-coast-is-a-superhighway-for-nature
#WorldWetlandsDay
https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/why-the-uks-east-coast-is-a-superhighway-for-nature
Why the UK’s east coast is a superhighway for nature
England’s east coast wetlands are an essential part of the East Atlantic Flyway, here’s why we can’t wait for UNESCO status to protect them
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February 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
This World Wetlands Day, we’re looking at the crucial role England’s east coast plays in a global migration highway
#WorldWetlandsDay
https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/why-the-uks-east-coast-is-a-superhighway-for-nature
#WorldWetlandsDay
https://geographical.co.uk/science-environment/why-the-uks-east-coast-is-a-superhighway-for-nature
The geography of student debt https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-geography-of-student-debt
The geography of student debt
From Japan to the US, discover how students around the world are dealing with debt – or a lack of – after university studies
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January 31, 2026 at 7:51 AM
The geography of student debt https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-geography-of-student-debt
Livigno: going for gold https://geographical.co.uk/news/livigno-going-for-gold
Livigno: going for gold
Once a sleepy, duty-free mountain village, Livigno is about to host the world’s best skiers and snowboarders – and four British medal hopefuls
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January 30, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Livigno: going for gold https://geographical.co.uk/news/livigno-going-for-gold
The world’s five-fastest warming regions https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/the-worlds-five-fastest-warming-regions
The world’s five-fastest warming regions
From the Arctic to the Andes, discover the five places warming faster than anywhere else on the planet – and why
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January 30, 2026 at 8:02 AM
The world’s five-fastest warming regions https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/the-worlds-five-fastest-warming-regions
Greenpeace challenges UK government transfer of licences to ‘shady’ deep-sea mining company https://geographical.co.uk/news/greenpeace-challenges-uk-government-transfer-of-licences-to-shady-deep-sea-mining-company
Greenpeace challenges UK government transfer of licences to ‘shady’ deep-sea mining company
Greenpeace launches legal challenge against UK government’s decision to approve the transfer of two deep-sea exploration licences
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Greenpeace challenges UK government transfer of licences to ‘shady’ deep-sea mining company https://geographical.co.uk/news/greenpeace-challenges-uk-government-transfer-of-licences-to-shady-deep-sea-mining-company
England’s eroding coastline receives £30million lifeline https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/englands-eroding-coastline-receives-30million-lifeline
England’s eroding coastline receives £30million lifeline
New Coastal Adaptation Pilots aim to help at-risk communities in Yorkshire and East Anglia adapt to climate change-driven coastal erosion
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January 29, 2026 at 3:26 PM
England’s eroding coastline receives £30million lifeline https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/englands-eroding-coastline-receives-30million-lifeline
Your vote matters 🌍
The Better World Video Awards celebrate films that spotlight the ideas, people and places shaping a better, more sustainable future. Now it’s over to you.
Watch the shortlisted entries and help decide the final winners before voting closes.
Cast your vote — link in comments ⬇️
The Better World Video Awards celebrate films that spotlight the ideas, people and places shaping a better, more sustainable future. Now it’s over to you.
Watch the shortlisted entries and help decide the final winners before voting closes.
Cast your vote — link in comments ⬇️
January 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Your vote matters 🌍
The Better World Video Awards celebrate films that spotlight the ideas, people and places shaping a better, more sustainable future. Now it’s over to you.
Watch the shortlisted entries and help decide the final winners before voting closes.
Cast your vote — link in comments ⬇️
The Better World Video Awards celebrate films that spotlight the ideas, people and places shaping a better, more sustainable future. Now it’s over to you.
Watch the shortlisted entries and help decide the final winners before voting closes.
Cast your vote — link in comments ⬇️
A planet trillions of dollars in debt – but the bond market’s keeping score https://geographical.co.uk/news/a-planet-trillions-of-dollars-in-debt-but-the-bond-markets-keeping-score
A planet trillions of dollars in debt – but the bond market’s keeping score
Discover how bond markets operate, how global leaders such as Trump can unsettle them, and which nations carry the heaviest debt
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January 27, 2026 at 11:07 PM
A planet trillions of dollars in debt – but the bond market’s keeping score https://geographical.co.uk/news/a-planet-trillions-of-dollars-in-debt-but-the-bond-markets-keeping-score
Expedition insights with RGS grants officer Sarah Henton De Angelis https://geographical.co.uk/culture/expedition-insights-with-rgs-grants-officer-sarah-henton-de-angelis
Expedition insights with RGS grants officer Sarah Henton De Angelis
RGS grants officer Sarah Henton De Angelis gives her tips on expedition organising When Robert Scott first arrived in Antarctica in 1902, marking the successful debut of the British National Antarctic Expedition, it was thanks in no small part to the support – and, crucially, the financial backing – of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). […]
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January 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Expedition insights with RGS grants officer Sarah Henton De Angelis https://geographical.co.uk/culture/expedition-insights-with-rgs-grants-officer-sarah-henton-de-angelis
QUIZ: Capital Cities – Hard https://geographical.co.uk/quizzes/quiz-capital-cities-hard-16
QUIZ: Capital Cities - Hard
Put your knowledge to the test with the capital cities quiz. How well do you really know your world capitals?
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
QUIZ: Capital Cities – Hard https://geographical.co.uk/quizzes/quiz-capital-cities-hard-16
How our new world works, according to Mark Carney https://geographical.co.uk/news/how-our-new-world-works-according-to-mark-carney
How our new world works, according to Mark Carney
Unpacking Mark Carney’s speech at Davos to understand how middle power countries like Canada can prosper
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January 23, 2026 at 2:13 AM
How our new world works, according to Mark Carney https://geographical.co.uk/news/how-our-new-world-works-according-to-mark-carney
Greenland’s true size, according to five maps https://geographical.co.uk/news/greenlands-true-size-according-to-five-maps
Greenland’s true size, according to five maps
Is Greenland really as big as it seems? Find out more about its true size with five maps that might change your perspective…
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January 22, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Greenland’s true size, according to five maps https://geographical.co.uk/news/greenlands-true-size-according-to-five-maps
The Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: Neocolonial governance in the twenty-first century https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-gaza-board-of-peace-neocolonial-governance-in-the-twenty-first-century
The Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: Neocolonial governance in the twenty-first century
Doug Specht examines Gaza’s new ‘Board of Peace’ and its inherent contradictions
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January 21, 2026 at 11:36 PM
The Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: Neocolonial governance in the twenty-first century https://geographical.co.uk/news/the-gaza-board-of-peace-neocolonial-governance-in-the-twenty-first-century
Applications open for jobs in Antarctica with BGS https://geographical.co.uk/news/applications-open-for-jobs-in-antarctica-with-bgs
Applications open for jobs in Antarctica with BGS
Escape the January blues and apply for an opportunity of a lifetime in Antarctica this year
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January 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Applications open for jobs in Antarctica with BGS https://geographical.co.uk/news/applications-open-for-jobs-in-antarctica-with-bgs
Calling for any researchers, academics and more who can help with a story we're running in our March issue on scamming centres in South-East Asia.
If you have research, reporting, lived experience or relevant expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Replies & DMs welcome
If you have research, reporting, lived experience or relevant expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Replies & DMs welcome
January 20, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Calling for any researchers, academics and more who can help with a story we're running in our March issue on scamming centres in South-East Asia.
If you have research, reporting, lived experience or relevant expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Replies & DMs welcome
If you have research, reporting, lived experience or relevant expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Replies & DMs welcome
Out now: February 2026’s Geographical Magazine https://geographical.co.uk/news/out-now-february-2026s-geographical-magazine
Out now: February 2026’s Geographical Magazine
From supporting the return of sea turtles to oceans, to witchhunts in West Africa, discover the world in our latest issue of Geographical
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January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Out now: February 2026’s Geographical Magazine https://geographical.co.uk/news/out-now-february-2026s-geographical-magazine
The geopolitical fragmentation of artificial intelligence https://geographical.co.uk/geopolitics/the-geopolitical-fragmentation-of-artificial-intelligence
The geopolitical fragmentation of artificial intelligence
Doug Specht examines how artificial intelligence is shifting from a shared commons to a strategic, controlled territory
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January 19, 2026 at 10:58 AM
The geopolitical fragmentation of artificial intelligence https://geographical.co.uk/geopolitics/the-geopolitical-fragmentation-of-artificial-intelligence
Why does Venezuela have mounting debt? https://geographical.co.uk/news/why-does-venezuela-have-mounting-debt
Why does Venezuela have mounting debt?
Estimates suggest Venezuela has anywhere between $150 to $170 billion in debt. So, what is the nation doing to tackle such vast arrears?
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January 16, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Why does Venezuela have mounting debt? https://geographical.co.uk/news/why-does-venezuela-have-mounting-debt