Planet

Why are elephants more likely to not get cancer? Researchers discover the reason why.

Research on birds show why falling in love makes evolutionary sense.

We share three great examples of people who have made their lives more expansive by making their living spaces tiny.

Bluebirds have to shout to be heard over human-made noise.

As human activity threatens extinction for many animal species, “rewilding” is a movement aimed at establishing biodiversity to save these creatures.

To mark World Humanitarian Day, celebrate the spirit that inspires all aspects of humanitarian work around the world.

The role of data in humanitarian relief efforts is becoming more essential in preventing, and addressing natural and non-natural disasters.

Climate change is putting pressure on bees by reducing their habitat.

For individuals considering giving education in crisis zones, the priorities are access, quality, and infrastructure.

Giving free legal aid to people in poverty and to the vulnerable makes a lot of sense.

Extinction rates, deforestation, desertification and rapid climate change is putting our environment under great stress. Does deep ecology provide a pathway for us to help planet Earth?

It is true that much progress has been made in all of the eight MDGs, but are they sustainable?