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Isle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weather
Researchers said numbers in one of the UK's most significant colonies of the seabirds may have fallen by 30%. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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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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Renewable energy in NI reaches record level
And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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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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‘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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Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather?
Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the original publi...
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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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Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Why did this Canadian 'island' seemingly vanish and reappear miles away?
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the floating island in British Columbia, which has surprised people around the world. Newsiline summarises...
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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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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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'We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says
Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again
Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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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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One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompts rescue efforts
Almost everyone is now accounted for after dozens of hikers were airlifted to safety, an official says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - S...
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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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Family fear for missing hydropower worker after Nepal flood
Jit Bahadur Chaudhary was working at the hydropower site when the flood hit on Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & E...
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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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Strong winds and thunderstorms kick off the bank holiday weekend
Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor ex...
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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...
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The race to stop England running out of water
Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & En...
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How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us
The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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GPS collars making shepherds' lives 'much easier'
Brothers Josh and Ben Voak are using a GPS technology featured on the TV show Clarkson's Farm. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals
Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & En...