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Nanotyrannus confirmed as separate species from T. rex

Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.

Britain's Deadliest Critters Revealed

Experts uncover the surprising dangers posed by Britain's smallest creatures, from toxic caterpillars to disease-carrying ticks. Discover which common insects pose the biggest threat to your health.

Search for rare giant moth in Australian rainforest

A massive search operation is underway in Australia's subtropical rainforests as scientists and volunteers desperately seek the spectacular Southern Pink Underwing moth, one of the continent's most elusive and magnificent insects.

Greens: Labor's Nature Law Revamp Worse Than Status Quo

The Australian Greens have launched a scathing attack on Labor's proposed environmental reforms, warning they could worsen the extinction crisis while ignoring climate impacts of major fossil fuel projects.

No Major Banks Stop Funding New Fossil Fuels

New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.

Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling

Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.

Stonehenge sprayed orange by anti-oil activists

Climate activists from Just Stop Oil deliberately targeted Stonehenge with orange paint spray, telling a court they chose the ancient monument to create maximum disruption and media attention for their fossil fuel protest.

Perfect dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry

Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.

Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals

As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental

Charming Creatures: Britain's Garden Wildlife Revealed

A breathtaking new nature documentary uncovers the extraordinary lives of Britain's smallest garden inhabitants, from industrious bees to remarkable beetles, in a film that will change how you see your own backyard.

Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Found on Dorset Coast

A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.

Why spiders are vanishing from UK homes

Experts reveal why spiders and ladybirds are vanishing from British households and what this mysterious disappearance means for our ecosystem.

Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing

The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.

Renewables Overtake Fossil Fuels in UK Energy Mix

A groundbreaking study reveals renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in Britain's electricity mix, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's transition to clean power and climate goals.

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