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Chonky Flying Fox One Cyclone From Extinction

Exclusive: The future of the 'chonky' golden-crowned flying fox, one of the world's rarest bats, hangs in the balance as climate change intensifies tropical storms in its only Philippine habitat.

Moon Tides Hack: UK's Radical Plan to Save Sparrow

Facing a catastrophic population crash, British conservationists are deploying a daring, nature-based hack using the moon's gravitational pull to rescue the iconic saltmarsh sparrow from rising sea levels. This groundbreaking project could rewrite the fut

Greta Thunberg attacked at Dutch climate protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was violently grabbed during an Extinction Rebellion protest in the Netherlands. Dutch police made multiple arrests after campaigners blocked a major motorway.

AI Expert: 'We Are Building God' Without Safety Measures

A leading AI safety researcher from the University of Oxford issues a dire warning about the existential risks posed by artificial general intelligence, comparing our current approach to 'building a god' without safeguards.

Deadly Fungus Pushing North American Bats to Extinction

A catastrophic fungal disease, Pseudogymnoascus destructans, is driving North American bat species towards extinction, with mortality rates reaching 100% in some colonies, threatening ecological balance and agriculture.

20 Mins Daily Exercise Slashes Early Death Risk

Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge shows that a small amount of daily physical activity can significantly reduce mortality risk, even for those with sedentary lifestyles.

Weight Loss Jab Slashes Heart Attack Risk by 20%

A groundbreaking UK study reveals the diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) isn't just for weight loss—it dramatically cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes, heralding a new era in preventative medicine.

Why Climate Activist Stunts Are Failing in the UK

An in-depth analysis exploring why disruptive protests by groups like Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion are backfiring, alienating the public, and failing to drive meaningful environmental policy change in Britain.

Butterfly Emergency: 43% Decline in England

A shocking new report from the UK government shows a catastrophic 43% decline in England's butterfly populations, with habitat loss and climate change pushing species to the brink.

Climate protest shuts down Canary Wharf

Environmental campaigners brought parts of Canary Wharf to a standstill during rush hour, leading to multiple arrests as police intervened to clear the demonstration.

Yorkshire Terrier at risk of extinction

Iconic British dog breeds, including the Yorkshire Terrier, are facing a worrying decline. Experts warn of potential extinction as modern trends shift pet preferences.

Mexico City's axolotls face extinction threat

Scientists and conservationists are racing against time to protect the endangered axolotl, a unique salamander native to Mexico City's canals, as urbanisation and pollution threaten its survival.

10 Foods Facing Extinction Thanks to Gen Z

From liver and onions to tinned sardines, discover the classic dishes at risk of vanishing as younger generations reject them. Are these culinary relics doomed?

Gen Z faces higher cancer risk than millennials

People born between 2000-2009 are at greater risk of developing cancer before age 50 compared to those born in the 1990s, new research warns. Experts point to modern lifestyles as the culprit.

4,000 daily steps may slash dementia risk

New research suggests that even a modest daily step count may significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia, offering hope for those struggling to meet traditional activity targets.

Nightmares may predict dementia risk, study finds

New research suggests that frequent nightmares in middle age may be linked to a higher likelihood of developing dementia later in life. Experts urge awareness of this potential early warning sign.

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