Record number of osprey chicks for nature reserve
Cumbria Wildlife Trust says it is delighted to see a new breeding pair boosting numbers.
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Brazil’s Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
UK’s bumblebees are struggling in heatwaves
UK bumblebees could suffer sharp falls in their numbers as heatwaves become more frequent.
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens US Gulf coast
Storm surges up to 4ft are possible along parts of the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, officials say.
Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
The longest dry spell in over 30 years for central England raises concerns about drought and when it might rain.
Bumblebees are struggling in UK heatwaves – but you can help them
The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
Canadian wildfires rage as Trump warns Carney again over ‘poisoning’ US air
The US president raised the issue with the the Canadian prime minister while the pair attended the World Cup Final…
Scientists detect hidden skin damage before it becomes visible
Scientists have discovered a hidden warning sign of skin damage that appears before collagen fibers visibly thin, break, or lose…
Some dinosaurs could rise like giants until they grew too big
Two elephant-sized South American sauropods were unusually well built for standing on their hind legs. Digital tests showed that their…
Earth’s waters are quietly running out of oxygen, scientists warn
Oxygen is disappearing from oceans, lakes, rivers, and coastal waters at an alarming rate, threatening aquatic life and weakening the…
The hunger-striking engineer demanding education reforms in India
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has a long history of challenging the status quo and refusing food to highlight his causes.
Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Scientists restore two hours of sleep without clearing brain plaques
Researchers have uncovered a surprising culprit behind sleep loss in Alzheimer’s disease: the brain’s own immune cells. In mice with…