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Somerset's fight to save its vanishing eels

A groundbreaking project in Somerset is blending cutting-edge environmental DNA testing with centuries-old local folklore to rescue the region's critically endangered eel population from the brink.

Man loses £100,000 Patek Philippe watch in lake

Colin Brady's luxury watch worth over $120,000 slipped from his wrist into Lady Bird Lake, Austin, during a boat outing. Despite extensive search efforts, the timepiece remains lost.

Generative AI Forces Radical Overhaul of UK Exam System

Leading education experts demand urgent reform of GCSEs and A-levels, arguing generative AI like ChatGPT has made current exam formats unfit for purpose. Discover the proposed changes to preserve academic integrity.

Mexico City 'Day Zero' Water Crisis Looms as Reservoirs Empty

Mexico City, one of the world's most populous megacities, faces an unprecedented water crisis as critical reservoirs drop to historic lows. Authorities are implementing drastic restrictions as experts warn of an imminent 'Day Zero' where taps could run dr

Toxic Algae Alert: Lake District Holiday Warning

Tourists and dog walkers in the Lake District are being urgently warned to avoid the water at Coniston Water and Windermere after the Environment Agency confirmed dangerous levels of toxic blue-green algae.

Heart-shaped mangrove fading as seas rise

A unique heart-shaped mangrove formation, once a symbol of nature’s beauty, is disappearing due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. Scientists warn of irreversible damage to coastal ecosystems.

Gov Overhauls T-Levels to Rival A-Levels

The UK government announces sweeping changes to T-Level qualifications, positioning them as a robust alternative to A-Levels, with new subjects and enhanced industry links.

Tuvalu's desperate fight against rising seas

As rising sea levels threaten to erase Tuvalu from the map, its people face an existential crisis. Discover their desperate search for a new homeland and the diplomatic battles to secure their future.

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