science
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. Source link
Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors
Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild. Source link
A worm that lived half a billion years ago preferred turning right
Fossils of Spriggina floundersi provide the earliest evidence of animals favouring one side of the body over the other – a feature of nervous systems that we see in our own right- and left-handedness Source link
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? Source link
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. Source link
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. Source link
How beachgoers are turning snaps into science
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people’s photos. Source link
UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
This year’s third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976. Source link
Seeding clouds with seawater could prevent a super El Niño
A modelling study suggests marine cloud brightening could shade the eastern Pacific and reduce a global temperature spike from El Niño, but there could be unexpected consequences Source link
The 5 must-watch science shows of 2026 so far
From AI with Hannah Fry to David Attenborough’s early days, these are the five must-watch science documentaries of the year to date, says Bethan Ackerley Source link