Heatwaves halve bee sperm activity, threatening crops
A study found that a three-day heatwave cut male red mason bees' sperm activity by 50% and female egg production by 15%, risking pollination of key food crops.
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Neil the seal: 1,000kg elephant seal causes chaos
Neil the seal, a 1,000kg elephant seal, is wreaking havoc in southern Tasmania by crushing fences, blocking roads, and bypassing barricades, becoming a local legend.
Neil the Seal Back in Tasmania, Leave Him Alone
Neil the seal has returned to Tasmania's coastal communities, prompting wildlife officials to urge the public to keep their distance from the 1,300lb male elephant seal.
Neil the Seal Wreaks Havoc in Tasmania
A 1,000kg elephant seal named Neil is crushing fences, blocking traffic, and bashing cars in Tasmania, with experts calling it play-fighting. The 5-year-old seal is a local celebrity.
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UK golf course built on toxic chemical waste deemed safe
Malkins Bank golf course in Cheshire sits on thousands of barrels of toxic chemicals, yet is deemed suitable for golf and now includes a children's play area, despite ongoing contamination.
Sycamore Gap sapling stolen from castle grounds
A sapling grown from the Sycamore Gap tree has been stolen from Wray Castle in Cumbria, months after planting. Police and National Trust appeal for information.
Amid war in Ukraine, fleeting moments tell the true story
Charlotte Higgins reflects on the personal, haunting images from Ukraine that reveal the war's true impact beyond headlines: a father's goodbye, peonies in bloom, and the strange mundanity of survival.
Unique blackbird song on my street
A personal reflection on the unique song of a blackbird in Stoke-on-Trent, highlighting the individuality of bird songs and the impending summer silence.
1976: Nirvana on a scorching day in the Lake District fells
On a record-breaking hot day in July 1976, a walker finds relief from the heat by immersing in a shady beck, reflecting on the ideal state of coolness and the pleasures of the fells.
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Strawberry Moon 2026: Can it be seen in the UK tonight?
The strawberry moon, June's full moon, rises tonight in the UK as a micromoon. Learn what it means, best viewing times, and when the next full moons occur.
Bird flu reaches Australia, threatening unique wildlife
H5N1 bird flu has reached every continent, now landing in Australia. Experts warn of rapid spread among endemic species, with over 150 birds at high risk of extinction.
Learning to love houseflies despite their filth and buzz
Emma Beddington confronts her hatred of houseflies, discovering they are smarter and more ecologically vital than she thought. She vows to stop swatting them.
House martins return to Norfolk street after 20 years
A nine-year-old discovers house martins nesting outside her bedroom window in Norfolk, where they haven't been seen for 20 years. The endangered birds have returned.
Death of Major Oak Should Spur Tree Protection
Prof Rebecca Clifford calls for legal protection and public action to honor Sherwood Forest's 1,000-year-old Major oak, urging tree preservation orders and logging ancient trees.
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St Kilda: Britain's most remote archipelago
Nearly 100 years after evacuation, St Kilda remains a wild outpost with abundant seabirds and historic ruins, offering a glimpse into a harsh island life.
Shark Bites Down Globally But Rising in Australia
Shark bites are declining worldwide but increasing in Australia. Experts cite population growth, warming waters, and changing prey patterns as possible factors, while culling remains controversial.
Twin earthquakes kill 235 in Venezuela, state of emergency declared
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's northern coast 40 seconds apart, killing at least 235 people and reducing dozens of buildings to rubble.
Houston estate denies Oprah's drug claim over stage fall
Whitney Houston's estate refutes Oprah Winfrey's claim that the singer was high during a 2009 appearance, stating she fell due to darkness and unfamiliarity, not drugs.
Bright scarlet tiger moth flies in Shropshire allotment
Scarlet tiger moths are thriving in Shropshire allotments this year, with their bright colors and synanthropic behavior drawing comparisons to David Hockney paintings.
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St Lucia water crisis: Leaks, climate, tourism strain supply
St Lucia faces severe water scarcity despite $80m in World Bank funding. Leaky pipes lose 45% of water, and climate change worsens droughts, forcing reliance on rainwater harvesting.
Geoff Wadge, volcano remote sensing pioneer, dies at 76
Geoff Wadge, a pioneering volcanologist who used radar to detect ground movements before eruptions, has died aged 76. He predicted Montserrat's Soufrière Hills eruption.
YouTube video proves sand cats exist in Libya
A wildlife photographer's 18-second YouTube video led to an eight-year study confirming sand cats in Libya, with 13 sites documented in the Libyan Sahara.
Bison fights off wolves in first-ever video evidence
A camera trap in Poland's Białowieża Primeval Forest captured first-ever footage of a bison family fighting off a wolf pack, challenging the species' non-prey status.
Sperm whales show distinct dialects across Mediterranean
Sperm whales in the eastern and western Mediterranean use different click patterns or dialects, revealing how these vocal cultures evolve in isolated groups.
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Horsey Island evokes Swallows and Amazons in dreamlike visit
Accessing Horsey Island requires permission from the farmer and the tide, offering a four-hour window. The island, setting for Arthur Ransome's Secret Water, is farmed innovatively by the Backhouse family.
Shane Hynan Explores Ireland's Peat Bog Tensions
Photographer Shane Hynan's project 'Beofhód' captures the cultural and environmental conflict over Irish peat bogs, which cover up to 17% of the country but have lost over 80% of original peatland.
UK Heatwave: Protecting Landscape and Wildlife in a Hotter World
As heatwaves intensify, Britain's ecosystems are pushed beyond limits. Wildlife Trusts CEO urges action on wetlands, assisted migration, and nature resilience.
Bird Flu Hits South Australia, Third H5N1 Case Confirmed
A giant petrel tested positive for H5N1 bird flu in South Australia, marking the third case in Australia. A suspected fourth case in Western Australia is under investigation.
Folkestone's Sunny Sands named Kent's best beach
Folkestone's Sunny Sands has been named Kent's finest beach by Time Out, just 52 minutes from London by train, as a heatwave hits the South East.
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Taiwan's giant trees face climate crisis threat
A study of Taiwan's ancient giant trees reveals they are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather from the climate crisis, with the 'Heaven Sword of the Daan River' at risk.
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