Area burned by UK wildfires in 2025 already at annual record
The prolonged dry, sunny weather in March and April created ideal conditions for wildfires to spread.
‘Unparalleled’ snake antivenom made from man bitten 200 times
Scientists hope to make a universal antivenom from the extraordinary blood of a man exposed to snake venom for decades.
Science meets shape-throwing in ‘Dance your PhD’ contest
Could you explain “insights into oral chemesthetic perception” using dance moves?
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction – now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Mosquitoes in Scotland as far north as Shetland
The extent of Scotland’s mosquito population is being understood thanks to a successful citizen science project.
Blair says current net zero policies ‘doomed to fail’
The former PM’s call for a change of course is rejected by Downing Street but welcomed by the Tories and Reform.
Government not taking climate seriously – advisers
The government has made little progress in preparing the UK for rising temperatures, climate watchdog the CCC says.
Could an almighty eruption destroy a dreamy Greek island?
Scientists are investigating for the first time how dangerous the island’s next big one could be.
New satellite will see through clouds to ‘weigh’ Earth’s forests
The new satellite will be able to see through clouds and forest canopies.
Canada’s top candidates talk up fossil fuels as climate slips down agenda
Amid tariff threats from the US, energy and economic security are key issues in Canada’s federal election.
