Illustration
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...
Science
Latest stories in this category.
Illustration
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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 &...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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 -...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
AI generated
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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 &...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
AI generated
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
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...
Illustration
British Hewing Championships
Hewing is the ancient art of cutting logs into beams or planks for timber frames. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environme...
AI generated
Cooler for some this weekend but heatwave continues
The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
Illustration
Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - S...
Illustration
US declassifies even more UFO videos
The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis. Newsiline summarises this report...
Illustration
Struggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'
Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
Illustration
How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies
The High Brown Fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sc...
Illustration
China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says
It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
Illustration
How a 40-year project helped save little terns
The marine bird is threatened by high tides and beachgoers, but volunteers give a helping hand. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
Illustration
UK labs hit by cuts despite record science funding
Some of Britian's biggest labs face cuts even though government science spending is at record levels. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
Illustration
Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors
Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
Illustration
Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction
A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
Illustration
How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost?
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
Illustration
Eggs of extinct singing insect brought back to UK
Species Recovery Trust hopes to reintroduce the New Forest cicadas not seen in UK since the 1990s. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
Illustration
Rare moth find in town park sparks hopes of others
The six-belted clearwing is found by conservationists at Rough Park who hope to spot it elsewhere. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
Illustration
How beachgoers are turning snaps into science
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...