Hertfordshire nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves

One of the most striking findings came from Fir & Pond Woods, a cherished woodland habitat near Potters Bar, where experts recorded Euides basilinea, a species of planthopper. This inconspicuous…

Nasa launches Nancy Grace Roman telescope to explore Universe’s mysteries

"What a glorious dawn launch," Jackie Townsend, a project manager on Nasa’s Roman telescope, exclaimed at the news conference following liftoff. Her words captured the palpable excitement and relief among…

Charity thanks HMP La Moye inmates for work to save hedgehogs

Peter Gould, the vocational manager at HMP La Moye, articulated the multifaceted benefits of such projects, emphasizing their potential to significantly reduce reoffending rates. "It is profoundly important for prisoners…

The race to stop England running out of water

The stark reality of England’s water usage becomes apparent when benchmarked against nations like Denmark, a country often cited for its exemplary water efficiency. Russell highlights a seemingly simple yet…

Why Australia’s giant cuttlefish mating season has gone silent

Every winter, a sliver of the South Australian coast transforms into one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles, hosting the world’s largest known mating event for giant cuttlefish (Sepia apama). These…

UK weather: Strong winds and more thunderstorms to kick off the bank holiday weekend

The three-day bank holiday period, a popular time for festivals, family gatherings, and short breaks, will see areas of heavy rain and thundery showers sweeping across various parts of the…

Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit.

The devastating silence from the remote Nepal-Tibet border has become an agonizing wait for hundreds of families across the globe, as a deadly flash flood and mudslide swallowed communities and…

Nepal-Tibet floods: Survivors describe horror of loved ones being swept away.

Survivors of the catastrophic flash floods that tore through Nepal’s border regions have begun to recount the harrowing moments they witnessed their dearest family members vanish into raging torrents of…

Clean-up of illegal Kidlington waste supersite costs £6m

The government has expressed its firm resolve to claw back these clearance costs, not just for the Kidlington site but also for seven other major illegal dumps, from the criminal…

Michael Sheen hopes reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action

Following the broadcast and extensive coverage of Sheen’s investigation, which delved into the operations of the chemical giant Monsanto and the clandestine dumping of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), BBC Wales was…