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Fight to save rare ecosystem of chalk streams
We visit Langford Lakes nature reserve in Wiltshire, home to the River Wylye chalk stream. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget
The protest-hit Sustainable Farming Scheme has been introduced after almost a decade in development. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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'Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked
The specimens with links to Charles Darwin will soon be studied by scientists across the world. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths
New Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed the new wolves from France and Belgium. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment a...
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The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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From coffee grounds to guinea pig bedding - the composters keeping it local
Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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Shark scientists gets £1m to help protect them
Natural England's Species Recovery Programme will focus on the blue shark, porbeagle and tope. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Britain set for butterfly boom after hot spring
A scientist says Britain could be on the verge of a bumper summer for butterflies. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environm...
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Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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How new bird show hopes to help endangered flyers
Endangered birds are the stars of one of five new shows at Kynren as part of conservation plans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies
A hot and dry spring means a greater variety and more butterflies across the UK, a charity says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists
Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': The rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions
India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch Vikram-1 on Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & E...
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What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths
Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers
The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment...
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UK heatwave hits two-week mark
It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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'Cheeky' pigs restore heathland on island reserve
The Mangalitsa-cross pigs on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour will eventually grow to about 180kg. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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River work to help critically endangered eels
West Cumbria Rivers Trust says eel numbers have fallen by 90% in the last 30 years. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environ...
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Curlew chicks released to boost species numbers
Curlew Country is hoping to improve the birds' chances by making sure they get the best start. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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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...