In this issue

BRAINS and BRAWN.
Spotted hyenas are bucking the trend for large carnivores being decline. The spotted hyena is dog-like in appearance. Even when alone, a spotted hyena keeps in touch with other members of its clan with whoops, yells and a manic cackle, which gave rise to its other name, laughing hyena. Spotted hyenas live in clans and frequently hunt in groups. Cooperation can improve the hunting success of spotted hyenas – but this depends on prey availability.

An Educational Tour Of Melbourne, Victoria

Malaysia BBC Earth School Challenge 2017 winners embark on an educational trip to Melbourne, Victoria

7 mins

Brains And Brawn

Spotted hyenas are bucking the trend for large carnivores being in decline. Niki Rust explores why.

7 mins

Churchill's Days Of Destiny

The film Darkest Hour focussed on a few crucial days when Britain’s war cabinet weighed an immense question – to seek terms with Germany or fight to the last. Allen Packwood reveals how Winston Churchill carried the argument to seek “victory at all costs”

10+ mins

The Road To Recovery

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and Bikini Atoll are still devoid of humans. But without the threat of our presence, could wildlife thrive in a radioactive environment?

7 mins

Express Yourself

When primates pull faces they tell you a lot more than words alone could, say Anup Shah, Fiona Rogers and Dr Ben Garrod.

1 min

Has The World Been Blinded By Nefertiti's Beauty?

Nefertiti’s beguiling bust has today made her one of the most widely recognised figures of the ancient world. But, asks Joyce Tyldesley, do this Egyptian queen’s accomplishments 3,000 years ago really merit her modern-day acclaim?

8 mins

Can We End Animal Testing?

We find out whether innovative techniques using stem cells, computer modelling and 3D-printing could reduce the number of animals used in medical research.

7 mins

Can We Fix The Gender Pay Gap?

In the UK, women are paid around 10 per cent less than men, on average. One solution might be total pay transparency. Can it fix the problem and are we ready to talk about how much we earn?

8 mins

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BBC Earth Magazine Description:

A bi-monthly publication containing a feast of information for the curious mind. Every issue is packed with fascinating images, thought-provoking and entertaining articles about the world around us, the natural life that populates it, the history that has shaped our existence upon it, and the science that has driven it and continues to propel us into the future.