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Life on Mars? Let’s focus on fixing the Earth first — by reviving extinct species
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (430+ words) The IUCN reports that by 2050, nearly half of all species on Earth could be extinct. Coral reefs are bleaching, forests are collapsing and pollinator numbers are in freefall. It is cheaper, faster and more effective to save this planet than…...
Six-yearly count to track diverging fortunes of UK and Ireland’s wintering swans
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (272+ words) Six-yearly count to track diverging fortunes of UK and Ireland's wintering swans'inkl Six-yearly count to track diverging fortunes of UK and Ireland's wintering swans Volunteer birders across the UK and Ireland will be among those taking part in the six-yearly…...
Why the deadliest animal on earth is being forced to feed more on humans
5+ hour, 35+ min ago (557+ words) Mosquitoes are biting humans more often as biodiversity loss leaves them with fewer animals to feed on, according to new research that warns how this change may be exposing people to more disease-carrying insects. The findings come from Brazil's Atlantic…...
We’ve neglected the power of carbon-sucking fungi. Meet the scientist determined to change that
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (518+ words) An "invisible" key to tackling the climate crisis has taken centre stage after evolutionary biologist Dr Toby Kiers was named the winner of the 2026 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. The Laureate, which is often touted as the "Nobel Prize" for…...
Native pollinators need more support than honeybees in Australia – here’s why
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (920+ words) Late last year, the New South Wales government announced an additional A$9.5 million in funding to support honeybee keepers in the wake of the 2022 arrival and subsequent spread of the Varroa mite. Varroa mites attack honeybee larvae, reducing and even…...
Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – our new study examines each method’s risks
20+ hour, 33+ min ago (965+ words) Climate change is already fueling dangerous heat waves, raising sea levels and transforming the oceans. Even if countries meet their pledges to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that are driving climate change, global warming will exceed what many ecosystems can…...
Seagrass meadows could be good for your health – yet they’re disappearing fast
23+ hour, 2+ min ago (737+ words) The wellbeing benefits of nature are often linked to forests or habitats that support diverse pollinators. Spending time in green spaces reduces stress and anxiety, for example. By contrast, the benefits of the ocean are more commonly associated with fishing,…...
Yes, You Actually Can Grow Plants in a Bathroom With No Windows – but Only if You Follow This One Simple Trick
23+ hour, 35+ min ago (1192+ words) When I lived in an apartment, I had a small bathroom with no windows. I was desperate to brighten it up with some greenery, but really struggled to find any houseplants suitable for the space because, after all, can you…...
UK and EU tree planting pledges face reality check as scientists warn the climate window is closing
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (965+ words) Planting new trees now could be the key to offsetting heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere " and reducing flood risks from climate-fuelled extreme weather. It's made the creation of woodland a key focus for many governments around the world, including the…...
9 Reasons Your Raised Beds Drain Worse in Winter and the Fix
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (509+ words) Winter has a dramatic flair, and it loves to show up uninvited in your garden. One week your raised beds are fluffy, cooperative, and easygoing, and the next they're soggy, stubborn, and holding water like a sponge that refuses to…...