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How the hair of a museum bear is helping tackle wildlife crime
Hayden Leigh, a forensic science graduate, is studying the hair of Boris the bear. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environm...
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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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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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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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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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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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'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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‘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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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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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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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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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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Scientists may have found first hint of dark matter
The mysterious material has eluded scientists for nearly a century. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links r...
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Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Will your name be the next UK storm?
The storm name list for the next year is out. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the original...
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Is Donald Trump 'supplying all that money' to Nasa?
BBC Verify fact checks President Trump's funding claims about Nasa. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links r...
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Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and links readers to...
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Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk
For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK's hottest ever
The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record...
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Spaces in male prisons fall to lowest level of year, sources say
Jails in England and Wales are nearing maximum capacity as the justice secretary prepares to give more details in the Commons on the early-release scheme...
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Rare butterfly spotted in Cornwall
It is believed to be one of only a handful of sightings recorded in England this year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Envi...
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The remote Nepal-China border crossing at the heart of a Himalayan tragedy
More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Heathland plan to support two rare species of ant
Devon Wildlife Trust says it will improve the heathland homes of the narrow-headed and erratic ants. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office
Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn. Newsiline...
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Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record
Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent he...
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Nasa launches powerful new space telescope to explore mysteries of the Universe
The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter. New...
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Charity thanks inmates for work to save hedgehogs
Prisoners in HMP La Moye make feeding and nesting boxes for Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves
A wildlife trust says unusually hot weather and increased monitoring has led to interesting finds. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year
According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - S...
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Islanders asked to report sightings of rare eel
The Nature Commission asks people to record sightings of the critically endangered eels. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & En...
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Mountain of broken fridges growing across England and Wales
This year's multiple heat waves have increased the numbers of fridges and freezers breaking down. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...