science
Teens react to iconic David Attenborough moments
To mark Attenborough’s 100th birthday BBC Bitesize invited teens to react to some of his encounters. Source link
Huge landslide in Alaska caused 481m-high tsunami
When the slope of a mountain above Tracy Arm fjord, in Alaska, gave way on 10 August 2025, 64 million cubic metres of rock fell into the fjord, causing a 5.4 magnitude seismic event Source link
Fears for young fish after pollution incident
‘Hundreds’ of salmon may have died at Tievenny Burn in County Tyrone, anglers say. Source link
Massive Alaska megatsunami was second largest ever recorded
A new scientific analysis of the event shows tiny earthquakes triggered a massive landslide. Source link
'Fire weather' contributing to longer wildfire seasons, say scientists
Figures show that spring drought events are happening more often while there has been a sharp rise in “fire weather”. Source link
Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first time
The pair are filmed swimming in the water at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, near Ringwood. Source link
Extinct relative of koalas discovered in Western Australia
Fossils reveal that there were at least two kinds of koala when humans first arrived in Australia, but one died out about 30,000 years ago when the west of the continent dried out Source link
The problem of cosmic inflation and how to solve it
One of the best-performing models in cosmology is also one with the least physical rationale behind it. Columnist Leah Crane says this leaves us with a puzzle that could make or break physics as we know it Source link
Man destined for Alzheimer's may have been saved by accidental therapy
Doug Whitney has a genetic mutation that means he should have developed Alzheimer’s disease decades ago, but his long-term work in hot engine rooms may have protected him in a similar way to sauna therapy Source link
Companies pay out to charity after slurry incidents
The three companies has paid out a total of £33,500 after the Environment Agency’s investigations. Source link