Event preview: The national student space conference
Now in its 31st year, the UKSEDS (UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) National Student Space Conference (NSSC) 2019 arrives in Edinburgh this coming weekend (2-3 March…
Climate change impacts krill migration patterns
The British Antarctic Survey have revealed that krill populations in the Southern Ocean are shifting towards the Antarctic pole due to climate change. Krill are a fundamental prey species that…
Veganuary: two recipes to help you get started
Sweet potato and coconut soup Vegans, non-vegans, eat your heart out. This warming, rich soup is a certain crowd pleaser and my absolute go-to whenever I’m entertaining my plant-based friends…
Review: ‘Whale meet again,’ a talk by Doug Allen
Doug Allan is a wildlife photographer and cameraman best known for his breath-taking work on Blue Planet and Planet Earth. He delivered a special guest talk as part of the…
Conservation divers touching marine life isn’t controversial, it’s just wrong
Photos and videos have gone viral of a group of divers swimming alongside and even touching, a huge great white shark off the south shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Ocean Ramsey,…
Review: ‘Icons on Ice: Innovations in Polar Bear Conservation’ – Rod Downie
Rod Downie is WWF’s Chief Advisor, Polar Regions. He delivered a special guest talk as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s (RSGS) national talks programme, ‘Inspiring People’. With over…
The Christmas markets across Europe you need to explore
Baked goods, mulled wine and the warm, fuzzy feeling of festive cheer; with Christmas just around the corner, Europe offers a spectacular selection of magical Christmas market wonderlands. It’s time…
Under Threat: how to develop sustainable eating habits
At Lifestyle, we have started a series exploring the issue of sustainability and how small changes can result in us leading more sustainable lives. Each article will cover a different…