Giant sperm whale stranded on Nantucket beach
A massive 52-ton sperm whale washes ashore on Nantucket, marking the first such stranding in over 20 years. Officials face a complex removal operation. Learn more about this rare event.
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Giant sperm whale strands on Nantucket
A massive sperm whale, weighing 52 tons, has beached on Nantucket. Officials are coordinating its removal. Discover the challenges and historical significance.
Orphaned Sea Otter Pup Rescued in Morro Bay Mission
A baby sea otter named Caterpillar was rescued off California's coast and reunited with its mother in a heartwarming mission by marine experts. Discover how this reunion aids a threatened species.
COVID Airborne Expert and Indigenous Researcher Win Science Prize
Professor Lidia Morawska's groundbreaking work on COVID-19 airborne transmission earns Australia's top science honour, while Michael Wear's Indigenous knowledge research shares the spotlight in landmark awards ceremony.
UK mpox cases surge as European outbreak spreads
Health officials issue urgent warning as mpox infections rise dramatically across the UK, with London becoming the epicentre of the new outbreak linked to European and US transmission patterns.
Wildlife detectives hunt for missing rare animal with cameras
Wildlife experts have launched a major investigation after a rare and elusive mammal disappeared from its woodland home, deploying hidden cameras and tracking technology to solve the mystery.
Schoolchildren: The Hidden Drivers of UK's Winter Flu Crisis
New research reveals how school environments are accelerating flu transmission across Britain, with children acting as key vectors spreading viruses to vulnerable populations.
NHS makes PrEP HIV medication free across England
Groundbreaking NHS policy change removes barriers to HIV prevention medication, making PrEP accessible through sexual health clinics across England without charge.
COVID-19 Origin: Bats to Pigs Pathway Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how coronavirus jumped from bats to pigs before spreading globally, with disturbing evidence of human interference in nature's delicate balance.
NHS GP busts common cold weather myth
An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.
Australia's last native shrew declared extinct
Scientists confirm the Christmas Island shrew has vanished forever, becoming Australia's first mammal extinction in decades and highlighting the global biodiversity crisis.
Bird flu pandemic warning as virus spreads to mammals
Leading scientists sound the alarm as H5N1 bird flu jumps to mammals worldwide, raising fears of potential human transmission. Exclusive analysis reveals the growing threat.
LA County confirms first local malaria case in health alert
Health officials sound alarm after Los Angeles County resident contracts malaria locally, marking a rare domestic transmission that has experts concerned.
Predatory HIV Rapist Jailed for 14 Years
Darryll Rowe, a 'calculated and callous' predator, has been sentenced to 14 years for deliberately infecting a man with HIV in Brighton. Read the shocking details of this landmark prosecution.
DVSA Considers Automatic-Only Driving Tests for Electric Cars
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is exploring a significant modernisation of the UK driving test, including the potential for automatic-only licences to ease the transition to electric vehicles.
Rescued Manatee Mario Flown Home to Mexico After Miami Rehab
A heartwarming wildlife rescue story as Mario, a lost manatee found in the Gulf of Mexico, is airlifted from Miami Seaquarium back to his Pacific home after a full recovery.
Biologist's Warning: Hand Dryers Spread Dangerous Germs
A leading UK biologist issues a stark warning about a popular hand drying method found in public toilets, linking it to increased germ transmission and health risks.
Zookeepers' Shocking Duty: Manual Stimulation for Orca
Explosive documents reveal that Marineland Canada staff manually stimulated lonely orca Kiska for semen collection, raising major ethical questions about captive marine mammal welfare.
20% Surge in Whale Strandings on Scotland's Coast
Exclusive: Scotland's coastline faces an ecological emergency as recorded strandings of whales, dolphins, and porpoises surge by 20% in a single year. Experts point to climate change, underwater noise, and fishing gear as potential culprits in this distur
Victoria's renewable energy costs soar: what's next?
The ambitious renewable energy transmission plan in Victoria has encountered significant budget overruns, raising concerns about feasibility and taxpayer burdens. Experts weigh in on the challenges and potential solutions.
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