science
How to convey amounts of snow to Canadians: use polar bears
Feedback is pleased to discover another delightfully unconventional unit of measurement, which is used to convey amounts of snow on Ottawa’s Rideau canal Source link
Top predators still prowled the seas after the biggest mass extinction
The end-Permian extinction 252 million years ago wiped out over 80 per cent of marine species, but many ecosystems still had complex food webs despite the losses Source link
We must close the 'shocking' knowledge gap in women's health
This International Women’s Day, we should prioritise groundbreaking research into women’s health, such as strengthening the reproductive system’s natural defences, says Anita Zaidi Source link
Glass deposit plan 'could push up prices for consumer'
Wales is the only UK nation planning to include glass in a deposit return scheme from October 2027. Source link
Councillors scrap 2050 carbon neutral target
The Reform UK-led Lincolnshire County Council has agreed to scrap the net zero target. Source link
How worried should you be about microplastics?
Microplastics have been found accumulating everywhere from our water to our body tissues, but many of the claims have come under fresh scrutiny. Chelsea Whyte cuts through the research to tell you whether you really need to worry Source link
In pictures: Worm Moon captured over Northern Ireland
The first full Moon of the spring, a Worm Moon, was visible on Monday and Tuesday across Northern Ireland. Source link
The businesses that prioritise people and planet
Firms with B-Corp status want more companies to prioritise people and the planet as much as profits. Source link
Your microbiome may determine your risk of a severe allergic reaction
The microbes that live in our mouth and gut may influence whether an allergic reaction to peanuts is mild or life-threatening, and could be harnessed to ward off a severe attack Source link
Why the US is using a cheap Iranian drone against the country itself
The US and Iran are trading blows in the Gulf with a simple drone that costs as little as $50,000 to make. But why is a slow, cheap and relatively primitive drone seeing use in 2026 alongside hypersonic missiles and stealth jets? Source link