Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages
Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.
Gaps in our knowledge of ancient Rome could be filled by AI
A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects.
Teeth marks suggest ‘terror bird’ was killed by reptile 13 million years ago
Terror birds could be taller than a human and had powerful legs and hooked, flesh-ripping beaks.
Water bill rises needed to fix investment, report says
A major review of the water industry also suggests compulsory smart meters and scrapping the regulator Ofwat.
Five key takeaways from the landmark water sector review
The wide-ranging review was launched amid growing public concern about sewage spills and rising bills.
Wasps are back this summer – a lot of them
Wasps are having a good year following a cooler summer in 2024 – so how can we live alongside them without a sting?
How much sewage is spilled near you?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but it poses risks to human health and wildlife.
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges
Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the government is preparing a “water revolution” and that the water sector is broken.
How the rise of green tech is feeding another environmental crisis
The world’s race to decarbonise has led to the rise of electric cars – and with it, soaring demand for lithium, which is required for the batteries
