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Rafflesia panchoana on Mt Kemalugong

Life

Saving the world’s largest flowers in the Philippines

These stunning photographs, taken by botanist Chris Thorogood, chart the quest to protect species of Rafflesia, which are on the brink of extinction in the Philippines

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2BERRPE Spring sky panorama with Milky Way and constellations at Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canada.

Space

How to spot the Spring Triangle as the equinox approaches

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Kudzu ( Pueraria lobata ) flowers. Fabbaceae perennial vine. Dark blue-purple fragrant butterfly-shaped flowers bloom in racemes from July to September. The roots are edible and medicinal.; Shutterstock ID 2360739029; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

Why do the climbing plants in my garden all twine anticlockwise?

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HFRCEK Knife slicing wholegrain bread

What is the best way to minimise crumbs when slicing bread?

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HYMJ79 The famous prehistoric stone circle at Stonehenge on a bright spring day.

This week’s new questions

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Will you be enjoying your robot dessert wriggling or stationary?

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Tom Gauld on dogs in space

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Twisteddoodles on scientist party games

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Photographer Name: Jasper Doest Image Name: Untitled Year: 2024 Image Description: Elephants charge through Livingstone?s narrow streets, their towering figures trumpeting into the night. Altered habitats mean they emerge from the national park at dusk to seek food within Livingstone. A nighttime curfew, urging the community to stay indoors, aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict. Series Name: In the Footsteps of Giants Series Description: The delicate equilibrium between humans and elephants in rural parts of Zambia is being disturbed as both populations vie for limited resources. The expansion of settlements and unsustainable agriculture is encroaching on elephant habitats, jeopardising the well-being of both human livelihoods and the elephant population. The question arises: can humans and elephants coexist? These problems have been escalating in the past decade, and with the expectation of increased droughts due to our warming climate, establishing transfrontier wildlife corridors becomes essential. However, the establishment of these corridors faces challenges posed by settlements, agriculture and infrastructure, which results in daily human-wildlife conflict. As these persistent issues continue it is increasingly evident that the local community plays a vital role in fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and elephants. Developing economically and socially viable models for coexistence within the local community will be crucial for the long-term survival of both elephants and humans. Copyright: ? Jasper Doest, Netherlands, Finalist, Professional competition, Wildlife & Nature, Sony World Photography Awards 2024

Earth

Stark, haunting images show Kazakhstan’s former nuclear testing ground

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Islip Terrace, NY, USA, 9.4.23 - A chocolate pinata cake filled with chocolate covered candies.; Shutterstock ID 2380120693; purchase_order: -; job: -; client: -; other: -

Chemistry

The scientific secrets to baking a perfectly moist chocolate cake

Keeping your chocolate cake moist and delicious when you make it party-sized is tricky, but not impossible, says Catherine de Lange

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Could Earth sustain life without having been hit by a dwarf planet?

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How did Roman road builders know which way to go? Part 2

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What is the earliest period in which I could survive on Earth? Part 2

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This week’s new questions

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