Tomatoes Thrive with Basil Companion Planting
Basil is the key companion plant for tomatoes, repelling pests like hornworms and improving growth, according to Martha Stewart.
Category : Environment
Government to Ban Trail Hunting in New Animal Welfare Push
UK government plans to ban trail hunting to prevent cover for foxhunting, sparking debate over future of hunt packs.
Medieval Hoard Found in Vulture Nests in Spain
Medieval artefacts including a crossbow bolt and leather found in well-preserved bearded vulture nests in Spain, offering insights into human history.
Gardening Experts Urge UK to Delay Lawn Mowing Amid Heatwave
Gardening experts advise against mowing lawns during UK heatwave, warning it can damage grass and pose health risks; recommend waiting until cooler weather.
Human Made Materials Make Up Half Of Uk Beaches
Study finds up to half of coarse sediments on UK urban beaches are human-made materials like brick and glass.
Dorset Wildfire Destroys 17 Hectares of Nature Reserve, Forces Evacuations
Wildfire at Canford Heath in Dorset destroys 17 hectares, forces evacuations, and threatens rare wildlife. Police appeal for witnesses.
Millions in England Face Higher Water Bills After Regulator Backs Price Rises
CMA allows five water firms to raise bills by additional £556m, adding 3% to average charges on top of previously agreed 24% increase.
Plant tomatoes with basil for pest-free growth
Basil and tomatoes have a mutually beneficial relationship, with basil repelling pests like hornworms and attracting pollinators, according to Martha Stewart.
World's first quantum battery prototype unveiled by Australian scientists
Australian scientists unveil prototype quantum battery that charges faster as it gets larger, using laser and quantum mechanics.
Record 5.5 Million Bees Discovered Beneath New York Cemetery
Over 5.5 million ground-nesting bees found under East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, one of the largest aggregations ever recorded.
Trump Administration Halts Offshore Wind Project, Rhode Island and Connecticut Vow to Fight
Rhode Island and Connecticut governors promise to challenge Trump order stopping nearly complete Revolution Wind farm, citing climate goals.
Mice infestations plague Croydon council homes, cockroaches on the rise
Mice account for 57% of pest visits to Croydon council homes since 2021, with cockroach infestations steadily rising. Rodents make up 80% of all callouts.
King Charles Urged to Protect Goodwin Sands from Dredging
Campaigners urge King Charles to protect the Goodwin Sands, a shipwreck-rich sandbank off Kent, from dredging.
Legal Rights If a Neighbour's Cat Keeps Pooing
Cats have a legal right to roam in the UK, so neighbours are not liable for fouling. Legal experts explain what to do and your options for resolving the issue.
Charities Urge Labour to Introduce Clean Air Act Banning Wood Burning
Over 60 charities urge Labour to introduce a clean air act banning wood burning, citing health risks and lobbying concerns ahead of the king's speech.
Gold Rush Drives Deforestation in Brazil’s Protected Amazon Areas
Global gold prices fuel illegal mining in Brazil’s Amazon, causing deforestation and mercury poisoning in protected areas.
‘Bringing the boys back home’: mountain bongos return to Kenya in conservation win
Four mountain bongos repatriated from Czechia to Kenya in a major conservation effort to save the critically endangered species.
Sewage in Drinking Water Kills 10 in India’s ‘Cleanest City’
At least 10 dead in Indore after sewage from a public toilet contaminated drinking water, with hundreds hospitalised and residents' complaints ignored.
Simple Morning Watering Trick to Keep Slugs Out of Your Garden This Spring
Gardeners can deter slugs by watering plants in the morning, allowing soil to dry before nightfall when slugs are active.
Gulf's Reliance on Desalination Creates Strategic Vulnerability, Experts Warn
Analysis of Gulf desalination vulnerability after recent attacks, and why Iran's own water crisis may limit retaliation.
Chimps' rhythmic drumming could shed light on music's evolutionary roots
Study finds chimpanzees drum with non-random rhythms, differing between subspecies, hinting at music's evolutionary origins millions of years ago.
National Parks Issue Quicksand Warning Ahead of Spring Break
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area warns of quicksand as spring break visitors arrive. Two recent rescues highlight dangers. Safety tips provided.
Land reform in Zimbabwe aids small farmers in climate adaptation, study finds
New research shows Zimbabwe's land reform programme has helped small farmers adapt to climate change, boosting yields and investment.
Climate Crisis to Increase Lightning-Sparked Wildfires, Study Warns
New study warns climate crisis will increase lightning-sparked wildfires, raising risks to health and safety across the US and beyond.
Ocean Acidification Threatens Shark Teeth, Study Warns
New research indicates that rising ocean acidity could corrode sharks' teeth, potentially undermining their role as apex predators.
Matt Brittin Expected to Be Named BBC Director General
Former Google executive Matt Brittin is expected to be named BBC director general within days, replacing Tim Davie.
Relentless Rain Disrupts Uk Livelihoods Amid Climate Fears
UK's relentless rain disrupts thatchers and gardeners; 76 flood warnings, waterlogged ground, and lost trees raise climate fears among rural livelihoods.
Zombie Battery Vapes Causing Fires at Waste Sites, Biffa Warns
Over 180 fires at UK waste sites caused by 'zombie batteries' from disposable vapes; Biffa warns of exploding devices and urges proper disposal.
Inside the low-waste beauty revolution at a San Diego salon
Scisters Salon in California achieves near-zero waste with refillable products and a health-focused transformation, diverting 99% of refuse from landfill.
Nature Reclaims Abandoned Stirlingshire Castle with World War II History
Once-grand Buchanan Castle in Stirlingshire, where Nazi deputy Rudolf Hess was held, is now crumbling and overtaken by vegetation after decades of neglect.
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