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US has deployed a space weapon, air force secretary says
US Secretary of the Air Force says the space weapon is necessary to safeguard US forces against hostile enemy action. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach
Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - S...
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Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
It is currently unknown where the drone came from, officials said. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the o...
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Giant jellyfish with '40ft tentacles' captured on camera off coast
Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & E...
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UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses
The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims. Newsiline s...
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British Crown symbol was branded on enslaved Africans, research finds
The findings are part of a project documenting British involvement in the slave trade between the 16th and 19th Centuries. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights
Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and...
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Starlink broadband pilot targets rural 'not spots'
Farmers are being asked to sign up for a broadband trial run by Lincolnshire County Council. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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£100,000 boost for community eco-friendly projects
Community groups and young people across the West Midlands are being invited to apply for a grant. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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Honorary degree 'dream come true' for conservationist
Tullis Matson, who set up a wildlife conservation charity, is one of seven people to get the award. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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Restored wetland becomes haven for rare birds
Woolston Eyes, near Warrington, is home to the largest black-necked grebe population in the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Kent's shark secrets discovered in new project
The project involves sharks in Kent's waters being tagged so that scientists can gain vital data. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Residents and officials meet on dredging concerns
Officers plan to meet with a complainant in the coming days over the dredging at St Aubin's Bay. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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AI staff 'genuinely frightened' for humanity's future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
Jacob Coxon tells the BBC that there's a strong chance AI could end humanity if the rate of development is not reined in. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Five night sky events to look out for this autumn
From meteor showers to a November supermoon, there are a number of impressive sights to behold in the autumn night sky. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger
Wine-makers can make bubbly up to up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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The slow, muddy work of saving ancient bogs
Sarah Hickey and her team help keep nearly 20,000 acres of upland in the Isle of Man healthy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &am...
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Town gets in a flap over High Street pigeon mess
Some people say the pigeons are a pest, while others think the birds are being unfairly demonised. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scienc...
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Battle to save the tiny, gooey snail only found in one lake in the UK
Once prevalent across the UK, this mollusc is now only found in one lake in Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environm...
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Can you really juggle a job and study for a degree?
Students in Glasgow say the cost of living is making part-time work increasingly important. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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Sheen says he was snubbed by FM over pollution claims
The actor urged MPs to back a national testing programme to make sure historic toxic dump sites were safe. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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El Niño likely to cause wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn
A warmer and wetter-than-normal autumn is in store for the UK, according to the latest Met Office forecasts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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New hurricane season record as 'historic' El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year. Newsiline summarises th...
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Species 'at risk of vanishing' from area of Wales' largest national park
The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri National Park. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scien...
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Drug use may have begun 25,000 years ago in Indonesia, research finds
Scientists have found evidence that early human foragers in Indonesia were using the betel nut as a drug. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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August joint hottest month on record globally
BBC Weather Presenter Simon King explains the figures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links readers to the...
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Anthropic safety researcher says more than 10% chance AI 'could kill all humans'
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Beavers 'could boost wildlife and tackle drought'
Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is looking for suitable areas to reintroduce the animals. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & En...
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Douglas Head designated a Conservation Area
Douglas Head has been formally designated a Conservation Area - but what does that actually mean? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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Nature GCSE backers want more 'greenlightenment'
Steve Backshall calls for nature education as a survey says 55% of children have not climbed a tree. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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The trail of clues that our planet might be heating faster than we realised
A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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'River is flowing better than it has for 25 years'
The River Deben is flowing once more after major restoration works are carried out. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environ...
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Site investigated over medical waste dumping claims
The Environment Agency is leading an investigation into the site off Mill Lane, near Wadborough. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...
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UK pupils rank highly again in international reading, maths and science tests
But the Pisa test scores vary significantly between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top St...