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Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution
The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environme...
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When will it rain again in the UK?
July has been very dry so when will it rain again in the UK? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers...
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Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit
A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links...
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New monkey species a 'fascinating discovery', study lead says
A monkey found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new specie. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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'Complete extermination' the only way to protect red squirrels
A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of cases of squirrelpox were confirmed in t...
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New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Two capybara pups born at Longleat
Two capybara pups have been born at Longleat in Wiltshire and are exploring their new home. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Pictures released of baby vicuna born at wildlife park
The baby vicuna - the smallest member of the camel family - is settling in well at the Highland site. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sci...
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First of four juvenile ospreys takes flight
The first juvenile osprey of the season leaves its nest near Wareham. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links...
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Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?
More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being manag...
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UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this poi...
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'I looked into the river and saw all these dead fish'
There have been 50,000 fish killed in Northern Ireland because of water pollution since 2020. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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To drill or not to drill? Andy Burnham faces North Sea oil dilemma
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support. Newsiline...
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Meet 'Gus', the world's most expensive Tyrannosaurus rex
The sale price of the 67 million-year-old fossil exceeded the previous record set by a stegosaurus in 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Watch: New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan
The Soyuz spacecraft will carry Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the ISS for an eight-month mission. Newsiline sum...
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Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
At least 44 people died in early July from a heatwave that scorched large swathes of the US. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - S...
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Heatwave conditions officially met in Northern Ireland
That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave. Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars
A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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In pictures: 3,000-mile journey to save rare horses
Przewalski's horses were once listed as extinct in the wild, with only a few remaining in captivity. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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Call for right to grow food on unused public land
Some London council already allow unused land to be turned into gardens, allotments and flowerbeds. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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YouTube still recommending eating disorder videos to teens, research finds
The site is continuing to recommend harmful videos despite new rules meant to better protect teenagers in the UK, a study finds. Newsiline summarises this...
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Two capybara pups born to UK's only breeding pair
The pups are currently in a purpose-built nursery area, complete with private pool. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environ...
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Work to protect adders, slow worms and lizards in Scots peatland
New shelters are being created at the site near Dumfries, using peat, tree material and brash. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Dune project aims to aid rare toads and beetles
Cumbria is one of the natterjack toad's last strongholds in Britain, a conservationist says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there?
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus. Newsiline summarises...
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Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges
Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Beauty spot river is 'dying', worried pupils say
Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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Amur tiger Ginger Biscuit settles into new home
The two-year-old female has moved from Longleat to Woburn and is settling in well, her keepers say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a problem for scientists
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Wildlife conservation work to get £1m boost
Endangered rodents, birds and butterflies will be among the species benefitting from the investment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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RSPB buys 'magical' 96-hectare landscape to reconnect habitats
The move will help conservationists in Gallt-y-bere to protect internationally important habitats. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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New research into basking sharks around island
The Manx Shark Foundation hopes to learn more about basking sharks often spotted around the island. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...