science
Wildlife trust buys land to create new reserve
In its 100th year, the Norfolk Wildlife Trust spends £4.6m on 336 acres of farmland. Source link
Being an Essex girl never held me back, says spacecraft engineer
“I don’t think stereotypes like that have ever bothered me,” says 36-year-old Sian Cleaver. Source link
Spectacular images reveal unique sea creatures and corals off Caribbean islands
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures. Source link
Tim Peake leaves scouts starry-eyed at hut opening
Peake was the first Briton to set foot on the International Space Station. Source link
The climate change course for people with learning disabilities
A training course on climate change has been specially developed for people with learning disabilities Source link
Chemistry clues could detect aliens unlike any life on Earth
Looking for molecular evidence of life on other worlds is tricky, but a test based on the reactivity of carbon compounds could be a useful indicator Source link
The best new popular science books of March 2026
A new book from Rebecca Solnit, promising to bring us hope in these “difficult times”, is among our pick of popular science titles out this month – along with a guide on how to talk to AI, and a look at modern warfare Source link
Earth is now heating up twice as fast as in previous decades
Since 2014, the planet has been warming by about 0.36°C per decade, according to an analysis of five temperature datasets, raising fears that climate tipping points could be crossed earlier than expected Source link
3G pitch set to be approved despite pollution fears
A charity is worried about microplastics but a council says the plans follow environmental guidance. Source link
Sheep are disappearing from the UK's hills – and its dinner plates
Have we have passed “peak sheep” in the UK? Source link