Have you ever wondered what El Niño is? No, it’s not a little-known actor you may have heard of, but rather a naturally occurring climate pattern, which is linked to the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the eastern and central tropical Pacific Ocean. It is...
For many people, New Year has just finished… but millions of others across the world will soon be celebrating Chinese New Year. You may be aware that in 2023, Chinese New Year falls on 22nd January (the date changes each year, depending on the cycle of the moon). You...
The new year brings with it a sense of hope and renewal. And around the world, people celebrate the turning of the calendar in a variety of ways. From the traditional to the unusual, here are some cultural customs that will have rung in the start of 2023 a couple of...
All Parks Great And Small There are estimated to be more than 27,000 parks and green spaces across the UK. These areas of natural beauty are diverse and range from larger national parks with many facilities and amenities to smaller neighbourhood and local parks. The...
Two seemingly unremarkable river tributaries, the White Nile – which originates in South Sudan – and the Blue Nile – which starts in Ethiopia – join together in the Sudanese city of Khartoum to form one of the most famous rivers in the world. A...
Exams are, finally, over; revision notes are packed away, shredded, passed on to your sibling, or thrown on the BBQ; the endless balmy days of a British summer lie ahead of you. You can lounge in the sun, meet up with friends, and you don’t have to worry about setting...
