science
Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells
The Woodland Trust urges people to “stick to the path” when visiting and photographing bluebell woods. Source link
Award for scientist who brought space to millions
James O’Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal. Source link
Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain
PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely. Source link
Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish. Source link
How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction
The project uses GPS ‘backpacks’ to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight. Source link
Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet. Source link
Why Gen Z birdwatchers are flocking to reserves
Bempton Cliffs, one of the UK’s largest sanctuaries, has seen a notable rise in younger twitchers. Source link
How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
The city is responsible for 80% of the world’s natural history TV shows. Source link
Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon
The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects, also called unidentified anomalous phenomena. Source link
Fire is spreading in the Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash
A drone has crashed in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, causing a fire that has spread to 12 square kilometres of land. Dry weather, strong winds and the presence of land mines are complicating efforts to bring the blaze under control Source link