WHAT IS PALM OIL?
Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil, grown mostly in and from a crop called …
Environment
Pangolin poaching and the issues surrounding it
What is the most commonly hunted animal in the world? Surprisingly, it’s not the rhino or the elephant but the …
Climate change and coffee-growing in Ethiopia
Coffee is native to Ethiopia and is the country’s most important agricultural product, supporting 15 million farmers (1/7th of the …
Ammonia’s potential as a zero-carbon fuel
WHAT IS AMMONIA AND WHAT ARE THE ISSUES WITH IT?
Ammonia is a chemical we have used to improve the …
The Sail Gedaim Weir
WHAT IS A WEIR?
A weir is a barrier built across a stream or river. It can be made out …
What Can We Learn From The Night Sky? Earth And The Moon
(Listen to this article on the Sky Alpha Breakfast Show)
Humans have been looking at and learning about the night …
Why Lake Victoria Might Dry Up
Lake Victoria in East Africa is the continent’s largest lake and the biggest tropical lake in the world. It spans …
Why is Water Pollution an Important Issue?
Water pollution occurs when harmful substances enter a water supply, making the water toxic to humans or the environment. Sewage …
How do we get oil?
Oil is an incredibly valuable resource. We use it to make plastic, power vehicles and produce the chemicals we need, …
GMOs: the science behind genetically altered crops
WHAT ARE GMOs?
Genes are what give every living creature the specific characteristics it inherits. Your genes determine your specific …