Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters.
The year 2025 has been unequivocally declared "the Year of the Blooming Octopus" by a prominent wildlife charity, following an unprecedented surge in octopus populations sighted off the south-west coast…
Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban in England
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds heralded the package of reforms as "the most ambitious animal welfare strategy in a generation." This bold declaration underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening protections for…
2025 likely to be UK’s hottest year on record, says Met Office
The United Kingdom is on the precipice of a grim new climate milestone, with the Met Office projecting that 2025 is set to become the warmest year since records began,…
Thetford dig unearths Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard.
A truly astonishing discovery near Thetford, Norfolk, has electrified the archaeological world, bringing to light two of the most exceptionally rare Iron Age artefacts ever found in Europe. A team…
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
Despite the natural cooling effect provided by La Niña, 2025 remained significantly warmer than any year a mere decade ago. This stark reality underscores the pervasive and accelerating impact of…
UK secures record supply of offshore wind but price rises
The United Kingdom has achieved a significant milestone in its ambitious drive towards clean energy, awarding contracts for a record volume of offshore wind projects. These new developments, spanning England,…
BBC Inside Science – BBC Sounds
At its core, "BBC Inside Science" is a weekly deep dive into the complex, often perplexing, yet utterly fascinating world of scientific research. It transcends disciplinary boundaries, bringing listeners expert…
London’s Christmas trees get new lease of life
Industry estimates paint a stark picture: approximately seven million Christmas trees across the UK are condemned to landfill each year. This colossal volume of organic waste contributes significantly to greenhouse…
Cold and data centres drive up US greenhouse gas emissions.
A confluence of factors, including an unusually severe cold snap at the outset of 2025 and the relentlessly escalating energy demands from the burgeoning data centre industry and cryptocurrency mining…
Thorpeness homeowner fears losing property to coastal erosion
Her fears are far from abstract; they are rooted in the stark reality unfolding just metres away. Demolition teams descended upon 22 North End Avenue on Monday, a grim ritual…















