here are the 10 biggest skyscrapers in the world. 10. China Zun – 528m The distinctive Citic Tower opened in 2018, and houses a mixture of offices, hotels and luxury apartments. There are also plans for a rooftop garden at 524m, which could lead to some decent sunbathing opportunities. Its nickname China Zun comes from the influence […]
7 abandoned buildings left to rot in the UK
Left to rot From derelict hospitals and ruined churches to beautifully preserved theatres and crumbling castles, the UK is dotted with abandoned buildings that all have an intriguing story to tell. Read on to discover the histories of these incredible buildings… Crumlin Road Courthouse, Belfast, Northern Ireland Spooky yet magnificent, the Crumlin Road Courthouse is steeped in history. Completed […]
Urban explorer reveals an abandoned world, frozen in time
Have you ever walked past an abandoned house on the side of the road and thought to yourself, what’s in there? And why did the inhabitants leave? It’s a natural curiosity, says Andre Govia, a photographer and urban explorer, but fear of getting in trouble and the unknowns within prevent most people from walking inside. Undeterred, […]
5 Technologies That Will Save The Planet
Climate change is real, and humans are suffering from it. While the general public may argue over how much of that change is caused by human activities, scientists know one thing for certain—if we don’t get a handle on things, they’re going to go from bad to worse. Considering that industry and technological progress have […]
Ye of little faith? The tax loophole that turns old pubs into places of worship
A complex corporate network is enabling big landlords to avoid business rates by claiming religious exemption – and costing cash-strapped councils millions The windows are painted over, the woodwork is rotting and weeds have sprouted through the paving outside. The former Duke of York pub in Clapham, south London, is not in the best of […]
In Antarctica, Canadian scientists have a ‘momentous’ chance to learn more about climate change
Scientists say Antarctica’s ice and oceans play outsized role in regulating Earth’s climate In the middle of an active volcano at the bottom of the world, dozens of fur seals bask in blowing wet snow. They are mostly unfussed by their two-legged guests. Around them lie cockeyed iron tanks and wooden boats from an early 20th-century whaling […]
10 of the most mysterious places in the oceans
It is estimated we know only 230,000 of the two million living species in the ocean – so where are they all hiding? Some of these unexplored parts of the sea could hold the answer. We know more about outer space than our own oceans; we have better maps of Mars and Venus than the […]
5 Eerie abandoned places
Hashima Island, Japan One of 505 deserted islands in the Nagasaki Prefecture, this island was used during the industrialisation of Japan for its undersea coal mines. It was finally closed in 1974 and all residents left the island Pripyat, Ukraine This town of 50,000 people was deserted en masse after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. […]
Neath Port TalbotCouncil to target owners of abandoned buildings in new crackdown
Neath Port Talbot’s Cabinet agreed to fund two extra officers to specifically deal with empty non-residential and commercial properties through both proactive and reactive enforcement work. The Cabinet heard the Environmental Health Team was under increasing pressure due to a wide range of issues and, as a result, dealing with empty residential properties has been […]
Scientists create heat-resistant super corals that could save entire marine ecosystems from collapse
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have successfully bred heat-resistant corals, marking a significant advancement in efforts to protect vulnerable marine ecosystems from the devastating effects of climate change. Coral reefs are vital to marine ecosystems and provide unparalleled biodiversity and economic value. However, they face severe threats from climate change, particularly rising ocean temperatures that […]