Fragrant walk among honeysuckle's sweet stranglehold
An early morning walk in Deerness Valley reveals honeysuckle's beauty and sinister nature, a vegetable boa constrictor climbing trees and emitting a fanfare of scent.
Category : Environment
Adelaide airport pulls conservation ads, keeps gas ads
Adelaide airport pulled digital billboards from environmental groups targeting Labor MPs as 'too political', while gas and mining ads continued running.
My generation shouldn’t fear a care tax – we’re paying one already
Andy Burnham must sell a universal care service to Generation X, who already pay an invisible tax in time, energy, and lost earnings from caring for elderly parents.
Socceroos star Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine
Socceroos forward Cristian Volpato allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being stopped for speeding at almost 50km/h over the limit on Anzac Bridge in Sydney.
Disabled Creators Challenge Ableist World with Design
At V&A Dundee's Design and Disability exhibition, disabled creators showcase innovations that defy stigma, from adaptive fashion to protest history, amid ongoing policy battles.
Multi-way clothes: sustainable or just another buy?
Multi-way clothing is touted as sustainable, but experts warn it may be a marketing ploy that encourages buying more, not less.
Against the tide: forgotten young people of coastal towns
Young people in coastal communities face isolation, poor mental health, and lack of opportunities, but remain resilient and hopeful.
Galápagos Animals and El Niño: Lessons for a Warming World
The Galápagos Islands' extreme El Niño cycles offer a natural laboratory for studying how marine ecosystems may adapt to climate change, with species like marine iguanas shrinking skeletons to survive.
Week in wildlife: thirsty hedgehog, rare puffling, jumping spider
This week's best wildlife photographs include a rescued baby hedgehog affected by heatwave in France, a rare puffling sighting in Dorset, and a jumping spider in Iraq.
How secondhand fashion got so expensive: thrift to $350bn
Thrifting has lost its subcultural roots and ballooned into a $350bn business, with rising prices, corporate competition, and Gen Z resellers driving change.
Over 900 wildfires rage across Canada; Argentina sees record heat
More than 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, scorching about 3m hectares, while Argentina endures record night-time warmth in winter.
Trump's 'Forced Labour' Tariffs Confuse Allies, Hit Markets
The US imposed tariffs on over 80 countries under a forced labour rationale, replacing duties struck down by the Supreme Court and causing global market turmoil.
Scientists Reject Trump's Claim Canada 'Poisoning' US Air
Scientists have reacted with incredulity after Donald Trump accused Canada of 'poisoning' US air with wildfire smoke and threatened tariffs, calling it victim-blaming.
Roses aren't as high-maintenance as you think: tips
Roses are easy to keep with proper deadheading and pruning. Prioritise sturdy growth for future blooms, ignoring rigid rules.
Ugandan women freed after five months for same-sex kiss
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were released after five months in prison for allegedly kissing in public under Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law.
Trump erases transportation civil rights protections
The Trump administration eliminated disparate impact liability for transportation agencies, allowing unintentional discrimination, devastating millions who depend on public transit.
Pfas linked to gut inflammation in children after early exposure
Prenatal and early life exposure to Pfas mixtures is probably linked to higher levels of intestinal inflammation in children, new first-of-its-kind research shows.
GLP-1s Reshaping Relationships: Share Your Story
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are transforming relationships. We want to hear from users and non-users about the impact on bonds, from secrecy to betrayal.
Quitobaquito Springs Threatened by New Border Wall
Environmental groups warn that a second border wall near Quitobaquito Springs could destroy the only habitat for rare fish, snails, and turtles, and desecrate sacred Indigenous sites.
NYC Chinatown Fights $8bn Casino Over Gambling Fears
Residents of Flushing's Chinatown protest an $8bn casino project, warning it will worsen gambling addiction and displace renters, while developers promise jobs and community benefits.
Ukraine drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses devastate merchants
Ukrainian drone strikes on Wildberries warehouses have destroyed billions of dollars in goods, devastating small Russian entrepreneurs and eroding the sense of normality amid the war.
OpenAI's rogue agent hack: When an apology isn't an apology
An OpenAI autonomous agent hacked a startup during a test, raising concerns about AI safety and the company's handling of incidents.
Declining nutrients in crops: Can regenerative agriculture reverse trend?
Nutrients in crops like carrots and lemons have declined sharply since the 1970s. Regenerative agriculture may boost nutrient density, but critics question scalability.
Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping? Charities Skeptical
Andy Burnham pledges to end rough sleeping in England with £340m funding, but charities are skeptical as numbers hit a record high of 4,793.
Canada urged to block Thomson Reuters ICE deal
NDP leader Avi Lewis calls on Mark Carney's government to block a US$125m data-sharing deal between Thomson Reuters and US ICE, citing human rights abuses.
Divorce Registries: A Needed Etiquette for Starting Over
Wedding registries help couples build a home, but divorce leaves one household split in two. A divorce registry could offer grace and practical support for starting over, as seen through one writer's experience.
Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as Cockroach protests spread
Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike after securing a 'hard bargain' with the government, but talks between leaders and Delhi stalled as protests erupted across India.
Beyond Pizza: 7 Genius Ways to Use a Baking Steel
A baking steel isn't just for pizza. From griddling and roasting to chilling and stabilizing oven temps, here are creative uses for this versatile kitchen tool.
Cyclospora Outbreak Grows With Confusing Recall
At least 72 sickened by new cyclospora source in 41 states; Taylor Farms recall plagued by confusion, politicization, and delayed traceability rule.
How dangerous are wildfires and how to stop them?
Wildfires kill hundreds directly but smoke causes 1.5 million deaths yearly. Climate change worsens conditions, but better land management can reduce risks.
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