science
Trail hunt ban moves closer as consultation begins
Animal welfare campaigners welcome a “pivotal moment” in the move towards a ban on trail hunting. Source link
England sewage spills nearly halved in 2025 due mostly to drier weather
Water companies said the country was also seeing the effect of greater infrastructure investment. Source link
Returning ospreys avoid last season's love drama
CJ7 returned last year to find male 022 had spent a few days in the nest with a new female. Source link
Two women, different continents, same problem – how climate change is affecting their farms
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship. Source link
New Scientist recommends documentary Molly vs The Machines
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week Source link
Dogs became man's best friend far earlier than thought, scientists find
A jawbone found in a Somerset cave rewrites the story of when and how dogs became our best friends. Source link
Ancient bones reveal vivid details of a Neanderthal elephant hunt
Researchers have re-analysed a set of elephant bones and a wooden spear found in Germany in 1948, which provide compelling evidence of Neanderthals’ big game hunting abilities Source link
Endangered butterfly count key to peat bog health
Could counting endangered large heath butterflies be used as an indicator of peatland health? Source link
Earth may have formed from two separate rings around the sun
Our solar system’s rocky planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars – may have formed from two rings around the young sun, rather than a single disc Source link
Ministers confirm heat pump targets as climate plan unveiled
The Scottish government says that it intends to wait until 2035 before ramping up the roll-out of the technology. Source link