Predicting future biodiversity under climate change

A new study predicts how climate change affects the productivity of key foundational species

Illuminating cities with sustainable smart lighting systems

Lights that switch off automatically when streets are empty and allow city residents to create their own mood lighting

Monterey Bay Aquarium inspires conservation of the oceans through breakthrough ‘Tentacles’ exhibit

It’s time for tentacles. From the kraken to Cthluhu (ku-thoo-loo), the myths surrounding octopuses, squid and cuttlefishes live in our collective memory. Now the Monterey Bay Aquarium is opening the largest, most diverse living exhibit ever created to showcase these amazing animals. “Tentacles: The Astounding Lives of Octopuses, Squid and Cuttlefishes” is the most dynamic special … Read more

Why it’s vital the organic food industry is given room to grow

Take it from this mung bean-munching Guardianista – organics could solve many of the UK’s problems with food poverty and how we eat

Why are handbag manufacturers using stingray skin?

I find it repugnant that bags and purses are being made out of shagreen. Isn’t it unethical?
Email lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk with your ethical dilemma

Nanotechnology so good you can eat it

Electroednics that dissolve in the environment or are even edible are the answer to the ever-growing problem of e-waste