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Douglas Head has been formally designated a Conservation Area. This is a legal status that gives the site extra protection. Local authorities made the decision official to help manage the area carefully.

Beavers may be good for wildlife and for drought conditions. The Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is searching for suitable sites to reintroduce beavers in the area. Beavers build dams across streams and rivers. These dams can slow the flow of water and create wetter habitats.

Conservationists are taking action to protect turtle doves from extinction. They released more than two dozen birds in the South Downs National Park.

A very hot summer has changed many lakes and rivers across the country. Water levels became lower, so parts of the lake bed and river edges were easier to reach.

Dorothea Bate was a pioneering fossil hunter in Britain. Recently, she was honored with a blue plaque. This plaque marks her link to science and local history.

Nasa has launched a powerful new space telescope. The mission will last for many years and will focus on building a detailed map of the universe.

Nasa has launched a new space telescope that can observe about 100 times more than the Hubble Space Telescope. This upgrade will help scientists study the universe in greater detail.

Researchers are studying personalised cancer vaccines. These vaccines are designed for a specific patient, based on information from their own cancer. The main question is whether this approach has moved from theory to real treatment.

Hawaii is preparing for a possible direct hit from a hurricane. If it happens, it would be the first time in 34 years that a storm reaches the islands this way.

Hawaii is getting ready for a possible hurricane direct hit. If it happens, it would be the first time in 34 years that a storm reaches the islands in this way. The hurricane is named Lala.

Hawaii is preparing for a possible direct hit from a hurricane. If it happens, it would be the first time in 34 years that a storm reaches the islands in this way.

Hawaii is preparing for a possible hurricane that could hit directly. Officials say this would be unusual. It may be the first direct hit in 34 years.

Hawaii is preparing for a possible direct hurricane hit. This would be the first time in 34 years that a storm could strike the islands head-on. The Big Island is in the focus area, and residents are being told to stay alert as the weather changes.

A new arrival at a safari park may play a key role in saving a rare giraffe.

Volunteers working in the Cotswolds have raised concerns about pollution in a local river. After testing the water, they reported high levels of phosphate and nitrate. These nutrients can lead to poor water quality and can damage aquatic life. The volunteers say their results show a worrying pattern,...

NASA’s new focus is on the Moon, with Mars as the next major goal. The agency is investing time and money because the Moon can act like a training place for deeper space missions.

In an interview, Rebecca Morelle spoke with astronaut Jeremy Hansen. They talked about Artemis II, which is planned as the next Moon mission. Hansen explained that the crew will prepare in a careful and detailed way. He said the flight is not only about going to the Moon.

The Artemis astronauts are preparing for a mission to the Moon. Part of their journey includes passing behind the Moon from Earth’s view.

NASA completed a historic mission to the Moon. The launch was a powerful moment, and it made many viewers feel that they were part of history. As the mission began, I followed updates closely and tried to understand each new step.

A disease outbreak happened on a cruise ship earlier this month, and health experts are working to understand it. The BBC Inside Science report asks what is known so far about the illness after it spread among passengers and crew.

El Niño is building in the Pacific Ocean, and scientists warn it could be among the strongest events on record. The BBC Science & Environment team says the warming in the ocean is becoming more noticeable.

At the Hay Festival 2026, BBC Science & Environment shared a special talk about the oceans. The speakers focused on why 2026 could be a key year for ocean research and protection. They explained that the sea supports many needs, including food, work, and transport. They also discussed...

Scientific research is evolving quickly, and many people ask what role humans will play next.

In India’s hottest district, temperatures can reach about 47°C. In this place, the usual rhythm of the day is changing. People say that mornings and nights no longer bring real relief.