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Researcher Discovers Diverse Algae Communities on Remote Antarctic Island

Dr Emily Broadwell's Antarctic expedition uncovered diverse algae communities on Signy Island, revealing unique ecosystems that challenge assumptions about glacier responses to warming.

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Emily taking samples on Gourlay Snowfield, a patch of snow on an island. She is wearing black trousers, a dark green coat and purple headband, kneeling in the snow with sampling equipment in front of her. In the distance there are lots of icebergs floating in the dark grey-blue ocean.

Volunteers Survey Water Voles Along Hampshire's River Meon

Volunteers conduct detailed surveys of water voles along Hampshire's River Meon, where reintroduction efforts since 2013 have helped reverse their dramatic decline caused by habitat loss and invasive mink.

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A man and woman in hats, lifejackets and waders stand in the River Meon searching the river bank for signs of water voles

Where to View the Strawberry Moon Tonight Across the West Country

The Strawberry Moon, the first full Moon of summer, rises tonight over the West Country. Best viewed from high points in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire, it marks the strawberry harvest season and offers stunning views despite its low horizon position.

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A Strawberry Moon rising above Glastonbury Tor in Somerset. The moon is large and bright, despite some cloud cover at the bottom of it. The silhouette of Glastonbury Tor can be seen to the left of the frame and there are people at the bottom of the frame. They are standing on the hill.

Consultation Opens on Revised Nutrient Action Programme to Improve Water Quality

The draft Nutrient Action Programme 2027-2030 is out for consultation, proposing practical, farm-level measures to improve water quality. A task group of farmers and experts revised the plan after extensive consultation, aiming to balance productivity and environmental protection.

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A woman with brown hair and glasses, she has a white blazer and blue top

The River Trent: Exploring the Origins of Its Name and Conservation Efforts

The River Trent, the UK's third longest river, has an uncertain name origin linked to fish species. The Trent Rivers Trust's Trent30 Challenge engages anglers to document fish, aiding conservation and understanding of the river's health.

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The River Trent viewed from Trent Bridge in Nottingham, with Nottinghamshire County Hall in the background

Storks Nest at Surrey Industrial Estate Marks Key Step in UK Rewilding

The White Stork Project's rewilding efforts have reached a milestone with storks nesting at a Surrey industrial estate, marking the first UK nesting in 600 years.

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A white stork is flying with a large bunch of vegetation in its bill

First Dinosaur Bone from Antarctica Discovered After 40 Years in Storage

A fossil found in 1985 on James Ross Island, Antarctica, has been identified as the continent's first dinosaur bone—a Titanosaur tail vertebra—offering new insights into prehistoric life in Antarctica's ancient forests.

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A fossilised dark brown, mottled bone is sitting on a map of Antarctica on a table. It is on a blue area of the map and areas of brown and white are behind it. The bone is a vertebrae with a round, concave, circular area facing the camera with a lump sticking up on the right hand side. Slightly further back a smaller lump is poking up on the left. There is a dip in between them.

Strawberry Moon to Illuminate UK Skies This Week

The Strawberry Moon, June's full Moon, will peak on 30 June in the UK. Despite its name, it won't appear pink. Weather may affect visibility, but two more full Moons will follow in July and August.

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An orange-hued moon hangs in the sky over a river illuminated by lights from nearby properties

Why Trees May Fall During Extreme Heatwaves

Recent extreme heat has caused trees to fall, risking public safety. Experts explain how heat stress weakens trees, increasing branch failures during heatwaves.

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Mature trees on a grassy central strip of road, with houses just glimpsed behind. It is a sunny day and the sky is blue, with the trees casting shade on the grass.

Southern Red Wood Ants Reintroduced to Shropshire Woodland to Boost Biodiversity

Southern red wood ants, a keystone species lost from much of the UK, have been reintroduced to Shropshire woodlands to restore biodiversity and ecosystem health through a National Trust-led conservation project.

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A close-up of a test tube with ants in it, being held in a person's hands.

Dartmoor Zoo Begins Reintroduction of UK's Rare Black-Veined White Butterfly

Dartmoor Zoo has begun reintroducing the black-veined white butterfly, extinct in the UK since 1925, aiming to restore one of the rarest native species with collaborative conservation efforts.

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Close-up of a pale butterfly with translucent wings showing black veins feeding on vibrant purple flowers against a softly blurred background.

Could Legal Personhood Save Lough Neagh from Environmental Decline?

Professor Eduardo Salazar-Ortuño, who secured legal personhood for Spain's Mar Menor lagoon, believes granting similar rights to Lough Neagh could help restore its ecosystem amid pollution and algal blooms.

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Dr. Eduardo Salazar-Ortuño. He has dark hair and grey beard, wearing a black raincoat and black t-shirt. He is standing on the shores of Lough Neagh.