Parasites’ vital roles: entomologist champions nature’s villains
Entomologist Dino Martins argues parasites are vital to biodiversity, revealing their roles in ecosystems and human health in his new book Hidden Creatures.
Category : Environment
World Cup Final: Spain's Defense vs Argentina's Attack
Spain's elite defensive record faces Argentina's potent attack in the World Cup final. Data shows Spain conceded just 2.15 xG, while Argentina outperforms xG. Messi leads shots with 34.
Victoria unveils social media ‘demasking’ laws
Victoria will introduce laws forcing social media platforms to identify anonymous users accused of vilification, and lower the legal threshold for suing platforms over psychiatric harm to children.
Spain's Coaching Culture Leads the Way Thanks to Cruyff
Spain's footballing philosophy, rooted in Johan Cruyff's ideology and refined by Guardiola and Emery, defines their success. Luis de la Fuente leads the team into the World Cup final against Argentina, highlighting Spanish coaching dominance.
Dining Across the Divide: Conservative vs Researcher
A Conservative social media manager and a left-leaning transport psychology researcher debate Palestine Action and the triple lock. William shifted his view on the pension policy after Hugo's arguments.
Weird Batteries That Could Store Renewable Energy
From molten salt in Nevada to sweat-powered patches in Japan, innovative battery technologies are solving renewable energy's biggest challenge: storage.
How Trump Policies Worsen US Crises in 2026
The Trump administration's cuts to federal agencies and rollback of protections have worsened multiple crises, including election security threats, cyclosporiasis outbreaks, and environmental vulnerabilities.
61% of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis
A new poll shows 61% of likely US voters believe extreme weather events have become more frequent, with heatwaves topping concerns. Bipartisan support for worker heat protections also emerges.
Italy's Beach Wars: Activists Fight to Liberate Coast from Private Lidos
Almost all of Italy's 8,000km coastline is privatized. Now 'free beach' campaigners are battling the mafia, military, and profiteering lidos to reclaim public access.
Death Salons for People of Color: Processing Grief and Culture
Death salons for marginalized communities are growing in popularity, offering spaces for people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals to discuss mortality, cultural stigmas, and end-of-life planning without judgment.
Neo-Luddites Fight Good Fight but Life Before Smartphones Was Lonelier
An anti-smartphone festival in New York highlights a growing neo-luddite movement, but columnist Emma Beddington recalls that life before smartphones was often lonely, dangerous, and boring.
Mexico at the Heart of Global Surrogacy Ethical Debate
Surrogacy in Mexico is largely unregulated, sparking debates over exploitation and neo-colonisation, while some argue it offers financial freedom and family building.
Australia's life dissatisfaction doubles, 'wellbeing poverty' hits highs
Nearly 2.2 million Australians live below the wellbeing poverty line, with 9.7% reporting very low life satisfaction in 2025, up from 4.8% in 2014, driven by COVID-19 lockdowns and cost-of-living pressures.
Kuwait Reports Second Iranian Attack on Water Plant
Kuwait's ministry says Iran attacked a power and water distillation plant for the second time in two days, causing a fire and impacting electricity generation units.
Readers' Rhyme for Rising Temperatures and Other Letters
Readers propose updated rhyme for UK temperatures, debate tree shade inequality in schools, share Italian idioms, and reflect on Covid failings.
Hundreds of Dead Fish in Calderstones Park Lake
Liverpool Council recovers hundreds of dead fish from Calderstones Park lake as soaring temperatures cause oxygen depletion. Anglers report up to 400 fish lost, including a 30-year-old carp. Council investigates restoration.
Cairngorms Wildfire 'Largely Surrounded,' Residents May Return
Cairngorms park officials say the wildfire is now 'largely surrounded' and expect evacuated residents to return home later today. The fire burned around 4 sq km at its peak.
Southport Beach Sand Motion Rejected by Council
Sefton Council rejected a motion to preserve a sandy section of Southport Beach, opting to let natural processes continue despite concerns that visitors struggle to find the beach due to vegetation.
Trump Celebrates Reports Burnham Could Back North Sea Drilling
Donald Trump says Aberdeen will be 'dancing in the streets' after reports Andy Burnham may approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling, despite Labour's manifesto pledge to halt new licences.
Trump Claims Burnham Will Open North Sea to New Drilling
Donald Trump claims incoming PM Andy Burnham will open the North Sea for oil drilling, citing a policy shift from Keir Starmer's ban on new licences.
Sir Ben Ainslie Backs Andy Burnham's North West Olympics Plan
Olympic sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie has endorsed Andy Burnham's proposal to host the Olympic Games in North West England, calling it a credible argument.
Expert Tips: Keep Butter Fresh Outside Fridge for Weeks
Award-winning food expert Jerry James Stone shares simple storage tips to keep butter fresh at room temperature for weeks, emphasizing pasteurized salted butter, airtight dark containers, and clean utensils.
Trump: Burnham to Open North Sea Oil, Brits Dancing
Donald Trump claims new UK PM Andy Burnham will open up the North Sea for oil drilling and remove wind turbines, sparking celebrations in Aberdeen.
Met Office: Very Warm UK Temps Could Return in August
The Met Office has indicated that very warm temperatures could return to the UK by the start of August, following a prolonged heatwave with 13 consecutive days above 30°C.
Cairngorms Wildfire 'Surrounded' as Residents Hope to Return
The Cairngorms wildfire is now largely surrounded, with firefighters hopeful residents can return to their properties today. The blaze has burned 4 sq km and forced evacuations.
Alan Titchmarsh's Hydrangea Summer Trick: One Ingredient
Alan Titchmarsh reveals that watering hydrangeas with aluminium sulphate, derived from the Greek 'hydra' for water, can transform pink blooms to mauve and blue to 'summer sky' shades.
Spain Wildfire Forces 1,000 to Flee Near Zaragoza
More than 1,000 people have fled their homes in Zaragoza, Spain, after a wildfire tore through 16,000 hectares. Drone footage shows the inferno's scale as 400 firefighters battle the blaze, which remains far from stabilised.
£100m Eden Project Morecambe Approved for Seaside Revamp
Eden Project Morecambe's £100m seafront revamp approved, featuring tropical gardens, immersive experiences, and a 6,000-capacity arena, expected to attract 585,000 visitors yearly.
Baking Soda Whitens Grout in 10 Minutes, No Bleach Needed
Baking soda mixed with hydrogen peroxide and washing-up liquid can whiten tile grout in 10 minutes, according to cleaning expert Jayden Copeland, offering a safer alternative to bleach.
59p Supermarket Tomato Soup Tops Heinz in Blind Test
A journalist taste-tested six supermarket cream of tomato soups, and the 59p winner from Sainsbury's scored 9/10, beating Heinz which got only 3/10.
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