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Solar Farms Become Sanctuaries for UK Bumblebees

Groundbreaking research reveals how solar farms across Britain are creating vital sanctuaries for struggling bumblebee populations, offering new hope for pollinator conservation.

Munich's legendary river wave mysteriously vanishes

The Eisbach river wave, an iconic urban surfing spot in Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following construction work, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and prompting urgent questions about its future.

Britain Set to Lead Electric Air Taxi Revolution

UK aerospace sector is positioned to dominate the emerging electric air taxi market, creating thousands of jobs and transforming urban mobility with revolutionary zero-emission aircraft.

Giant Hail Hospitalises Queensland's Flying Foxes

Hundreds of native flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland after a freak hailstorm pummelled the region with tennis ball-sized ice chunks, raising urgent questions about climate change impacts on wildlife.

Khan fights 'no-go zone' myths about UK cities

London Mayor Sadiq Khan confronts what he describes as a dangerous misinformation campaign by right-wing agitators deliberately portraying UK cities as lawless 'no-go zones'.

London borough named capital's worst eyesore hotspot

A recent survey has crowned one London borough as the capital's worst eyesore hotspot, with residents pointing fingers at neglected buildings and poor urban planning that's marring the local landscape.

1950 diary reveals Hampstead's vanishing dragonflies

A poignant rediscovery of a 1950 nature diary reveals alarming insights about the dramatic decline of dragonfly populations around Hampstead Heath's ponds, serving as a stark warning about biodiversity loss.

Weekend's Wildest Photos: Dog in Bag & Human Hot Dog

This weekend's most extraordinary photographs revealed surprising urban encounters, including a dog travelling in a shopping bag and a man squeezed into a giant hot dog costume, capturing the quirky spirit of British streets.

London Mist Photo Wins Best Mobile Photography Award

Discover how Guillaume Lavrut's spontaneous London snap, capturing a mysterious figure in the fog, became an award-winning mobile photography sensation and what it reveals about modern creativity.

Britain: One of World's Least Nature-Connected Nations

Shocking new research shows the UK has one of the weakest relationships with nature globally, while Nepal tops the chart for nature connection. Discover why urban living and modern lifestyles are creating a nature deficit nation.

River ladder gives salmon a fighting chance

A remarkable conservation project on a Northumberland river is helping Atlantic salmon overcome man-made obstacles, offering hope for this endangered species.

US Senate blocks northern spotted owl protections

In a controversial move, the US Senate has overturned protections for the northern spotted owl, sparking outrage among conservationists and raising concerns about the future of the threatened species.

Frankenstein Trees: Radical Conservation Method

Groundbreaking conservation experiment sees scientists bolting together dead trees to create artificial wildlife habitats, revolutionising woodland management across the UK.

Australia's October: Diwali, Trains & Platypus Photos

From Melbourne's vibrant Diwali celebrations to intimate platypus encounters and striking urban landscapes, explore Australia's most captivating moments through October's award-winning photography.

How to Help Flying Foxes in Urban Areas

Discover how Australia's remarkable flying foxes are adapting to city life and learn simple ways you can help protect these essential nocturnal pollinators in your own neighbourhood.

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