What is Jodrell Bank and what does it do?
Jodrell Bank Observatory holds the prestigious designation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled amidst the tranquil, undulating countryside of rural Cheshire, specifically situated between the villages of Lower Withington…
Best places to watch the July Buck Moon in the West of England.
Observing a full moon, especially one as culturally significant as July’s Buck Moon, is an experience best enjoyed from open, elevated locations that offer minimal light pollution and an unobstructed…
Giant hogweed: On the frontline fighting ‘UK’s most dangerous plant’
A dedicated conservation project in County Tyrone is making significant strides in its relentless battle against giant hogweed, an invasive species widely recognized as the UK’s "most dangerous plant." This…
Controversy over solar panel installation on greenfield site
The tranquil landscape of Guernsey is at the heart of a burgeoning debate concerning the future of renewable energy infrastructure. A proposal to install solar panels on a site controversially…
Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
It’s quite literally a sticking point for the global recycling industry. While the very idea of paper or cardboard packaging evokes images of sustainable, easily recyclable materials, the reality is…
Lough Neagh eels: Prehistoric species fights for survival
Professor Evans highlights the extraordinary metamorphosis eels undergo as they transition from their yellow, freshwater-dwelling phase to the silver, migratory stage. This isn’t merely a change in hue; it’s a…
Farm gates smashed and crops destroyed by ‘gangs hunting hares’
Chris Edwards, a beef and sheep farmer from Colwinston, near Cowbridge, encapsulates the pervasive anxiety felt by many. "They’re watching us – which is probably the most disconcerting part about…
Wildfires ‘stark reminder’ of extreme climate challenge – William
Wildfires raging across the United Kingdom and continental Europe serve as a "stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate," the Prince of Wales, William, has articulated.…
Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
The preparations within Bordeaux are extensive, focusing primarily on humanitarian logistics. "We are preparing to accommodate a large number of people should further evacuations be ordered," Cazenave confirmed, indicating contingency…
Devastating European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled.
Europe has been grappling with increasingly extreme and unpredictable wildfire conditions, a stark manifestation of climate change that renders these blazes all the more difficult to stop. Record-breaking heatwaves, prolonged…















