Halting the loss of nature requires a shift away from prioritising short-term gains, scientists say. …
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Space: First Welsh satellite set to be launched later in 2022
A satellite built in Cardiff is set to be launched into space later this year. …
Scientists design contraceptives to limit grey squirrels
The project’s aim is to help protect ecosystems and native red squirrel populations. Click…
Unsustainable logging, fishing and hunting 'driving extinction'
A landmark report calls for action to stop the over-exploitation of wild plants, animals and fungi. …
Dinosaur finding hints at why T-rex had small arms
Scientists believe tiny limbs gave the giant predator – named Meraxes gigas – survival advantages. …
Call for higher animal welfare standards for Parma ham pigs
An investigation finds supermarkets sell imported ham produced under conditions banned in the UK. …
Australia floods: Unfounded cloud seeding claims spread online
False suggestions that Sydney floods were linked to weather manipulation reach thousands online. Click…
Environmentalists sue Dutch airline KLM for 'greenwashing'
Dutch organisations are taking action against the airline in first lawsuit of its kind in the…
Pentaquarks: scientists find new "exotic" configurations of quarks
They hope they will help us understand the “strong force” that holds the insides of atoms…
Beet farm near Wymondham in colour-based aphid pest trial
The patchwork “camo-cropping” is developed to attempt find natural alternatives to pesticides. Click here…