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RSPB marks 50 years at wildlife-rich reserve
Reserve manager Helen Deavin says the site helps rare species not just survive, but thrive. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Possums in the roof, koalas in bed: study shows how animals resort to Australian homes after habitat loss
Microbats and wombats among the most common species found in buildings, with some discovered in letter boxes or air conditioning systems Get our breaking...
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Flourishing green communities are changing lives
Four projects have been nominated in the environmental category in Devon's Make a Difference Awards. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves
The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Charity backs call for resting seal protection
The Seal Research Trust backs calls to make deliberate seal disturbance an offence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environ...
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Plea to give Thames seals space for everyone's safety
Getting too close to the animals spotted along the River Thames can be harmful for both them and members of the public, a charity says. Newsiline summaris...
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APOD: 2026 September 5 – Chasing the Moon’s Shadow
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 5 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of t...
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Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales
During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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NASA Ames Fire Department Aircraft Firefighting Training
The fire department at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley will perform training on the Moffett Federal Airfield beginning Tuesday,...
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NASA Hosts Virtual Artemis Webinar for Blind, Low-Vision Community
NASA will host a virtual webinar at 2 p.m. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - News Releases and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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Nigerians die after inhaling toxic fumes during alleged pipeline theft, community group says
The authorities are yet to determine an official death toll, but some reports say at least 37 are dead. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - S...
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Lunar Occultation of Venus
On Wednesday, June 17, skywatchers across the United States—and parts of Canada—enjoyed a rare event: a daytime lunar occultation of Venus. Newsiline summ...
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Officer to combat homes pumping sewage into rivers
Misconnections happen when incorrectly installed plumbing allows waste water to be diverted to surface drains. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Is a whale fossil the leftovers of a Bronze Age Sunday roast?
A 10-year-old boy was out looking for fossils along the shore in Islandmagee when he spotted the back of the skull. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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APOD: 2026 September 4 – Na Uhane Mahoe Huki Pu i ke Ola
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A Trio of Tropical Cyclones in the Pacific
The Pacific was buzzing with storms while the Atlantic was notably quiet. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - Recently Published and links reader...
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'Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish coast
A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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AI tools that take notes for GPs could miss vital information, study suggests
Researchers said the tools - which record consultations - could miss vital things like a patient's facial expressions or emotional state. Newsiline summar...
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Scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing win 2026 Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS...
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As El Niño intensifies, Rio turns to science — and a spiritual adviser
This year's Super El Niño has brought unprecedented weather to Rio de Janeiro. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the or...
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‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto
Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling in a matter of minutes. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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NASA to Cover Progress 96 Spacecraft Launch, Docking
NASA will provide live coverage of the launch and docking of a Roscosmos cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the cr...
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'Soiled' undies and vicious friends research honoured at Ig Nobels
Each year, the Ig Nobel prizes celebrate research that makes you laugh, then makes you think. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers t...
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4988-4994: More New Tricks for an Old Dog
Written by Michelle Minitti, MAHLI Deputy Principal Investigator Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - Recently P...
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How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour
Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Igniting Roman’s Journey
Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets. N...
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NASA’s Hubble Spies Superbubble Scene
This Hubble Space Telescope image features a sprawling cosmic vista called N44. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - Recently Published and links...
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How a new instrument could reveal the secrets of the stars
MOONS, which was built by a team lead from Scotland, has started its work at the Very Large Telescope in Chile. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
Helen Paterson’s work on advancing how police and courts understand memory is recognised in prestigious Eureka prizes Get our breaking news email, free ap...
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UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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APOD: 2026 September 3 – The Eclipse and the Stork
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Peatland Fires Darken Skies in Indonesia
With Indonesia gripped by drought, fires are smoldering on the surface and underground. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - Recently Published an...
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Widow whose husband died after falling into slurry pit warns of pressure on farmers
Margaret Owen says "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths of workers on British farms. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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NASA Revamps Challenge Linking Community College Studies to Aerospace Careers
Community college students across the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NASA - News Releases and links readers to the original publisher for the...
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NASA’s Hubble Tracks New Decagon Encircling Saturn’s South Pole
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope observes a giant, evolving, 10-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn’s south pole. Newsiline summarises this report from...