Extreme rainfall and floods devastating South West wildlife

The marine environment has borne a significant brunt of the extreme conditions. The devastating effect of storms on seabirds, particularly the thousands of puffins washing up lifeless on the coastlines…

I went to rural Wales to bathe in starlight and the Milky Way blew me away.

The initial impression was profound: an almost absolute darkness, so deep and encompassing it felt tangible. Arriving in the remote Ceredigion countryside, nestled deep in west Wales, the first thing…

Wild Haweswater fungal research aims to support woodland creation

Researchers involved in this groundbreaking study are focusing intensely on whether microscopic soil organisms, specifically a diverse array of fungi, possess the capacity to significantly enhance tree survival and growth…

Planetary parade: Photographer captures phenomenon in Dorset

Dury, known for his dedication to documenting the wonders of the night sky, undertook a challenging journey to secure this iconic shot. On Tuesday, just after 18:30 GMT, he pointed…

Nasa announces change to its Moon landing plans

The original roadmap for Artemis envisioned a three-step progression after the successful uncrewed Artemis I mission, which orbited the Moon in late 2022. The next major milestone, Artemis II, was…

Birds: New marine strategy must deliver tangible action, RSPBNI says

Dr. Sharon Thompson, the Senior Conservation Officer for Marine Policy and Advocacy at RSPBNI, underscored the urgency and significance of this moment. While acknowledging the importance of designating these protected…

BBC Inside Science – How to bury radioactive waste – BBC Sounds

The programme features Professor Clare Corkhill from the University of Bristol, who provides an essential rundown on the origins and characteristics of radioactive waste. Radioactive waste is broadly categorized based…

Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns.

Waitrose, the upscale British supermarket chain, has announced a decisive move to suspend all sales of mackerel products, citing grave concerns over persistent overfishing and the dwindling health of North…

Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history

The "Type A" classification is Nasa’s gravest designation for incidents, reserved for those causing more than $2 million (£1.49 million) in damage, resulting in the loss of a vehicle or…

Avalanches in Europe and the US: Have there been more this winter?

With more than 90 fatalities already recorded this season, a pressing question looms over winter sports enthusiasts and mountain communities alike: are we witnessing an increase in avalanches? The northern…