The latest biodiversity indicators reveal that UK ecosystems are continuing to decline or remain unchanged, rather than showing improvement. Published annually since 2007, these indicators monitor progress towards both national…
Listen to Pallab read this article Larissa Hope credits psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, with aiding her recovery from a severe mental health condition. At 17, Hope landed…
Archaeological researchers have made intriguing new discoveries at a medieval cemetery in Wales, potentially unlocking the mysteries surrounding the women interred there. Excavations have revealed the presence of what appears…
A Vietnamese-American astronaut has spoken out about her experience with depression, triggered by what she describes as a “tsunami of harassment” that followed a Blue Origin space flight earlier this…
“`html Great white sharks in the Mediterranean Sea are facing a critical threat of extinction, exacerbated by illegal fishing activities. Research conducted by U.S. scientists in collaboration with the UK’s…
A leading government climate advisor has warned that rising temperatures in the UK will become “the new normal,” urging greater preparedness for the impacts of climate change. This comes as…
A new animal welfare strategy, set to be unveiled by the government on Monday, pledges to combat puppy farming and potentially outlaw the use of electric shock collars on dogs.…
The government is expected to announce a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales as part of a forthcoming animal welfare strategy. The strategy is slated for release on…
Drone-captured whale breath is providing valuable insights into the health of humpback and other whale species in the wild. Scientists deployed drones equipped with specialized instruments to fly through the…
A new independent review of farm profitability has revealed that farmers are “bewildered and frightened” by proposed government changes to inheritance tax, with many questioning the viability of their businesses.…