Abingdon’s Radley Road neighbours angry at parking ban to speed up buses
The tranquility of Radley Road in Abingdon-on-Thames is set to be shattered for many residents as Oxfordshire County Council prepares to implement a sweeping parking ban, igniting a fierce dispute…
Southern nest sites await return of history-making ospreys.
Conservationists across southern England are eagerly anticipating the late March return of the first pair of ospreys to successfully breed on the south coast in a remarkable 180 years. This…
BBC Inside Science – Will there be a city on the moon in ten years? – BBC Sounds
Presenter Victoria Gill explores this paradigm shift with Libby Jackson, the esteemed Head of Space at the Science Museum. Jackson offers critical insights into the logistical, technological, and even philosophical…
BBC Inside Science – Wood, Smoke and Science: Cooking over fire – BBC Sounds
At the heart of this exploration is the fundamental triumvirate: wood, smoke, and the overarching science that governs their interaction with food. The choice of wood is far from arbitrary;…
This year’s winter storms could prove a disaster for UK puffins
The situation is even more dire across the Channel, with the death toll significantly higher in France and Spain. These southern European coastlines serve as crucial wintering grounds for many…
Lincolnshire County Councillors scrap 2050 carbon neutral target.
In a move that has ignited significant debate and drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) has formally abandoned its ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by…
The Global Story – The new race to the Moon – BBC Sounds
The United States, through NASA’s ambitious Artemis program, stands at the forefront of this renewed endeavor. Building upon the foundational legacy of the Apollo missions, Artemis aims not merely to…
Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
Each year, Emperor penguins undertake what is known as a "catastrophic moult," a physiological imperative where they must replace their old, worn-out plumage with a new, pristine, and entirely waterproof…
Glass deposit scheme ‘risks £300m fraud’, industry warns.
Plans by the Welsh government to incorporate glass into its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) have ignited a fierce backlash from a broad coalition of industry leaders, who warn the move…
Targets and watchdog for nature as Senedd passes new law
A landmark piece of legislation designed to fundamentally reverse the alarming decline of wildlife and significantly bolster nature protection across Wales has successfully navigated its final stages in the Senedd,…
















