The Observer – Earth Advocacy News

The Hubble constant: a mystery that keeps getting bigger

by ShawnCGNovember 2, 2019November 2, 2019

Scientists have found a discrepancy in estimates for the rate of expansion of the universe. Why is this and what does it mean?

Shelves of shame: are these the worst recycling offenders in supermarkets?

by ShawnCGMay 19, 2019May 19, 2019

A quick tour of the big stores shows they could do much more to cut out plastic

Public intellectuals have never been more vital. Let Mary Warnock be a guide

by ShawnCGMarch 24, 2019March 24, 2019

The philosopher Mary Warnock who died last week made huge contributions to British life. Why are her successors absent from the national conversation?

In a hysterical world, Wikipedia is a ray of light – and that’s the truth

by ShawnCGSeptember 2, 2018November 25, 2018

It has been the butt of jokes for years, but the online encyclopedia represents mankind at its very best

What’s happening to our weather? The answers are hiding in Arctic air

by ShawnCGSeptember 2, 2018September 15, 2018

Dozens of scientists, Helen Czerski among them, are at work in the Arctic, seeking answers to questions that profoundly affect the future of everyone on the planet

The oceans’ last chance: ‘It has taken years of negotiations to set this up’

by ShawnCGAugust 5, 2018August 11, 2018

Wildlife in most of the lawless high seas faces an existential threat from fishing, shipping and the military. Next month, a landmark UN conference could finally bring hope

Can Facebook clean up its act?

by ShawnCGJuly 7, 2018July 22, 2018

The social media giant has assembled a team of experts to spot abuses and protect the company’s reputation. But what do security experts think?

Why science breeds a culture of sexism

by ShawnCGJuly 7, 2018July 22, 2018

Late-night research, isolation and a strict, male-dominated hierarchy are the perfect conditions for sexual harassment. With colleges struggling to enforce conduct codes, what can be done?