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Action needed to tackle 'biodiversity crisis'
A scrutiny panel has heard Jersey is in a "biodiversity crisis", amid concerns the government is not focusing on the environment enough.
Major study into 'forever chemicals' in people's bodies launched in UK
The government is launching its first study into the levels of so-called 'forever chemicals' in the UK population.
AI data centres could undermine UK's emissions goals
The UK government's ambition of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 could be undermined by its new deal on AI data centres, accordin…
Scientists detect signals at the smallest scale ever explored
Scientists have picked up signals from the smallest scale of nature ever explored – 100 billion times smaller than an atom.
Sunday 1 November
Cambridge scientist dies in Spanish train crash
An award-winning University of Cambridge researcher died in the Spanish train disaster while on her way to collect a prize for scientific ex…
'Rok' solid recognition for Slovenian space scientist
As a child growing up in Slovenia in 1999, Dr Rok Nežič couldn't have known that an asteroid that was discovered in New Mexico that year wou…
Saturday 31 October
Responsible or panicked? Meet the people around the world already preparing for crisis
Sales of tinned food, radios and torches spiked in some shops after the UK government advised households what to stock up on in case of a na…
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
In Armenia's capital this week a fight between politicians broke out - not the mass brawl in its parliament that was so widely documented on…
Thursday 29 October
South West Water given lowest environmental rating
South West Water has been given the lowest possible environmental rating by the Environment Agency over high levels of pollution.
Water companies' environmental performance 'deteriorates' further - regulators
The environmental performance of water companies fell again last year despite industry investment, according to the first joint report by th…
Wednesday 28 October
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
An eight-year-old girl has been seriously injured in a wolf attack at a German wildlife park.
Tuesday 27 October
Will a new strategy help protect Northern Ireland's nature?
A new strategy to restore and enhance protection for nature in Northern Ireland has been launched by the agriculture and environment ministe…
Wildlife appeal closes in on £30m target
Conservation groups aiming to raise £30m to buy a vast upland estate are within touching distance of their target following a £1.9m governme…
Monday 26 October
Part of Antarctica named after former BBC science correspondent
Part of Antarctica has been named after former BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos.
Plans to create a wildflower meadow take shape
A project to transform a recreation ground into a wildflower meadow has taken another step forward.
Sunday 25 October
Police using AI risks making discrimination worse, researchers warn
In his award-winning essay, young British science writer Adrian Dredge wrote about the potential pitfalls of AI and policing.
Friday 23 October
'Shock' of first England farmer hit by bird flu this season
A farmer hit by England's first outbreak of avian flu this season has said the loss of 32,000 egg-laying birds is likely to cost her busines…
Thursday 22 October
Gasps as Prince William makes surprise appearance on Graham Norton Show
The Prince of Wales has made a surprise appearance on the Graham Norton Show, as part of a special edition to mark the Earthshot Prize.
Wednesday 21 October
New lab to become centre for investigating uplands
A new, purpose-built laboratory will serve as a base for scientists, universities and students to investigate Cumbria's upland landscapes, a…
Pupils who designed a badge sent to space meet NASA astronaut
Pupils at a Welsh school were "very excited" when they met virtually with a NASA astronaut.
Sunday 18 October
Mission blasts off for Mars to grab a piece of its moon
A spacecraft has launched from Japan headed for Mars' moon Phobos, where it will attempt to grab some moondust and bring it back to Earth.
Thursday 15 October
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been struck through the chest by a sharpened wooden spear, archaeologists say.
Wednesday 14 October
World's oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
The world's oldest shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Turkey, archaeologists say.
Tuesday 22 September
Spain battles climate change on several fronts
In a small green meadow in the Gredos mountains, west of Madrid, a couple of dozen cows belonging to Juan Ángel Izquierdo and his family are…