How we can feed the next 2 billion people
Almost 40% of the world’s food never makes it to your plate – and the food we do grow has an enormous carbon footprint. Katarina’s good news is an inventive…
An orangutan showed me how to be a better human
A touching, true story reminding us that even great apes can teach us about being human. Holly’s beautiful and heartbreaking experience with a young orangutan shaped her life and has…
Meet the aliens of the deep – from one who’s been there
Dark, cold and dangerous – is it true that our deepest oceans are as unexplored as the moon? And are there monsters? Or is it a magical place of grandeur…
You should love termites – they’re the littlest Big Deal
Tiny termites are nature’s underground powerhouse and essential to our environment and the food on our plates. In this fascinating journey into the hidden world of the termite, you’ll find…
Are quokkas the happiest animals on earth?
Prepare for cuteness overload – social media can’t get enough of quokkas, and they’re certainly hopping around in Stephen’s funny and fascinating talk on the reality of the so-called “happiest…
How whale sharks swim like songbirds fly
New technologies are finally unlocking the magic of marine creatures whose lives, till now, have been mysteries. Ride the back of a sea turtle and a blue whale, and discover…
Coral reefs are a hellscape of fear – and that’s a good thing
You’ll never snorkel the same way again after you discover how fear is the engine for life on a coral reef. New research is showing how predators aren’t just a…
Young people can fight climate change – here’s how
A groundbreaking, youth-led democratic process is empowering young people to fight climate change. Based in Perth, Western Australia, Millennium Kids is forging a new way for young people to collaborate…
I was a climate skeptic – the three things that changed my mind
How did climate skeptic Jacob become climate champion Dr Martin? Should we give up on climate skeptics? Jacob benefitted from three things people did that changed his mind. Jacob is…
Fixing climate change means measuring what we care about
How can we navigate an increasingly complex world threatened by ecological and societal collapse? Josh is pioneering digital tools to help guide communities towards a sustainable path. By putting people…