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Matthew Ponsford

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The 'extinct' antelope bringing hope in the Sahara

The scimitar-horned oryx has been brought back from extinction through captive breeding. Conservationists hope it could help slow the spread of the...

04.12.2025 5

BBC

Matthew Ponsford

The abandoned US mission to control hurricanes

An ambitious project to weaken or divert hurricanes generated decades of suspicion and disagreement. What did we learn – and will it ever be...

06.06.2025 10

BBC

Matthew Ponsford

The alligators keeping Florida's swamps healthy

The Everglades' eclectic alligators are surprisingly diverse builders, bodyguards, commuters, and health-bringing engineers. From the edge of the...

20.04.2025 8

BBC

Matthew Ponsford

A wild 'freakosystem' has been born in Hawaii

Ecosystems which have never been seen before are being accidentally created by humans. They offer a stark look into the nature of tomorrow. Venture...

05.04.2025 10

BBC

Matthew Ponsford