Species ‘at risk of vanishing’ from area of Eryri National Park.

Some of Wales’ most endangered species are "at risk of vanishing" from a critical area within the country’s largest national park, experts have warned, highlighting a stark "nature emergency" unfolding…

BBC Inside Science – What AI agents talk about behind your back – BBC Sounds

The episode opens by immediately confronting the most profound fear articulated by AI safety researchers: the potential for AI to pose an existential threat to humanity. Tom Whipple highlights a…

August ties for hottest month on record as global heat climbs

The confluence of record-breaking air temperatures, persistent and widespread ocean heat, and Europe’s exceptionally severe summer unequivocally illustrates how anthropogenic climate change is now actively driving extremes across both the…

Gloucestershire beaver release ‘could help fight drought issues’

Emily Bowen of the Beaver Trust emphasizes the transformative potential of these semi-aquatic mammals. "Beavers are a keystone species," she explains, "They are ecosystem engineers, which means that they can…

‘River Deben at Ufford flowing better than it has for 25 years’

The crisis began when tree roots, over time, compromised the structural integrity of the weir. Councillor David Findley, the diligent river warden at Ufford Parish Council, explained that the weir…

Hot summer helps group clear bucketfuls of litter from Ellesmere

The summer of 2022 has etched itself into meteorological history, being officially designated as one of the hottest and driest on record for the United Kingdom. Across the country, the…

Carmarthen fossil hunter Dorothea Bate recognised with blue plaque

Dorothea Minola Alice Bate, born in Carmarthen, Wales, in 1878, embarked on a journey that would defy the conventions of her era and leave an indelible mark on palaeontology. Her…

Wild ferrets in Guernsey the focus of year-long research project

One of the study’s key findings pertains to the ferrets’ preferred habitats. Observations consistently indicated a strong association with "water sites," suggesting a strategic link to their dietary requirements. Cottell…

Bovine TB: Gaps in evidence about impact of vaccinating badgers

A new policy briefing by leading researchers is urgently calling for a more rigorous, evidence-based approach to badger vaccination programmes in Wales, highlighting significant gaps in understanding their true impact…

Public consultation launched on plans for new Welsh renewable energy company

The Plaid Cymru-led Welsh Government articulates a vision where this new company will play a crucial role in mitigating the long-term burden of energy costs for consumers across the nation.…