The years between 2011 and 2020 were the hottest on record, and 2020 was among the…
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Electric eels work together to zap prey
The electric predators work in groups to herd and “zap” their prey in unison, scientists shocked…
Honey detective work raises fears for bees
Pollinators risk running short of food as wildflowers disappear in a “green desert”, experts warn. …
Past Covid-19 infection may provide 'months of immunity'
But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to…
Growing food: Call to give vegetable growers public cash
An alliance of food experts want more public funds to go towards Wales-grown produce. …
Indonesia: Archaeologists find world's oldest animal cave painting
The life-sized picture of a wild pig found in a remote cave is thought to be…
Australia: Spectacular ‘tree of life’ found in lake
An amateur photographer’s aerial photos are gaining attention for this little known “natural wonder”. …
Clean air: Coal burning ban and wet wood restrictions planned
A new clean air law could see burning house coal banned in Wales, and stricter rules…
Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation
An investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president’s name on its…
Climate change: US emissions in 2020 in biggest fall since WWII
US greenhouse gas emissions tumbled below their 1990 level last year, because of Covid-19 shutdowns. …