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Why is NI facing a growing threat from wildfires?

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 08:18
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in "fire weather".
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How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 15:11
How to see the Eta Aquariid meteor shower
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Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 13:46
Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.
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Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 02:01
A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.
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Is this actually what Anne Boleyn looked like?

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 17:44
An algorithm has suggested images of what were thought to be Anne Boleyn might not be.
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BBC Inside Science

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:00
We explore the mechanisms causing Europe's warming twice as fast as the global average.
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A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:19
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
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'Only so much' voters can worry about - are attitudes to net zero changing?

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:46
Recent studies show a decline in the public's sense of urgency around reaching net zero.
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More cash to tackle willow threat at wetland

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:36
Telford and Wrekin Council has been given more money to carry out the conservation work.
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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:26
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
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Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:26
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
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Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:37
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
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Student uses space cosmic rays to make photographs

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:23
Blank negative photographic film sealed in a bag is sent to edge of space using a helium balloon.
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Calls to revive Jersey driverless car plans

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:09
Environmental groups say the government should move away from "car-centric' models.
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How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:01
The rural vote is a significant, but often overlooked, constituency in the Scottish Parliament election.
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£20m mystery gift buys London Zoo new hospital where you can watch vets work

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 02:20
Visitors will be able to watch live veterinary procedures inside a state-of-the-art new animal hospital.
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'Pioneering' study to boost bee numbers at Wakehurst

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 21:59
The study is part of Wakehurst's Nature Unlocked programme, which aims to improve biodiversity.
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How do you restore the wild spaces in a corner of England?

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 08:17
Plans to improve nature have been unveiled, aiming to restore habitats and protect wildlife.
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How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 02:16
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
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UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 02:01
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
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