A landmark 17-year study in Guinea has captured wild chimpanzees deliberately drinking fermented palm wine, offering profound insights into human evolution and our complex relationship with alcohol.
A dramatic survival story emerges from Yellowstone as a hiker fights off a protective female grizzly bear in a terrifying attack, highlighting the critical importance of bear safety protocols in the wild.
Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.
Groundbreaking research reveals colossal freshwater aquifers hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean, a discovery with profound implications for addressing global water scarcity crises.
A new scientific study reveals the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is dangerously close to a tipping point, a shutdown that would trigger catastrophic climate impacts across Europe and North America, with Miami facing an existential thr
A Just Stop Oil activist who defaced Taylor Swift's private jet allegedly believed the superstar would then speak out on the climate crisis. Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, caused £5,000 of damage at Stansted Airport.
Meet the pioneering women reshaping the iconic but fading tradition of cattle ranching in the American West. From financial innovation to sustainable practices, female ranchers are forging a new future for this rugged industry.
As global heating targets hang by a thread, Australia's Labour government faces a pivotal 'sliding doors' moment with its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction goal. Analysis reveals the critical gap between current pledges and what science demands to avert
The Trump Organisation's Aberdeenshire golf course is under investigation by SEPA for reportedly exceeding sewage discharge limits, raising serious environmental concerns.
A poignant personal essay exploring how the appearance of a blackbird after a mother's death became a powerful symbol of nature's healing presence and the quiet solace it offers in moments of profound loss.
In an incredible wildlife rescue, a rare sea turtle trapped for two years by plastic pollution on a British beach is finally freed. The heartwarming operation highlights the devastating impact of marine debris.
Discover a revolutionary zero-waste recipe to turn carrot tops, onion skins, and other veggie odds and ends into a versatile frozen food topping. Reduce food waste and elevate your meals with this simple, eco-friendly cooking trick from top chefs.
A landmark gene-editing achievement brings the iconic dodo bird one step closer to being brought back from extinction. British scientists lead the revolutionary project.
British gardeners are ditching harmful chemicals for a powerful, natural remedy using common kitchen spices to protect plants from destructive slugs and snails this summer.
A dachshund owner was left in tears after discovering her vet's repeated 'sausage dog' remarks were a genuine breed diagnosis, not playful banter, in a heartwarming viral story.
Spain is in the grip of an unprecedented early heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking highs, triggering devastating wildfires and urgent health warnings across the nation.
A 66-year-old dog walker has tragically died after being trampled by a herd of cows in the Derbyshire countryside, raising urgent questions about the safety of public rights of way.
A groundbreaking fossil discovery in Queensland rewrites history, revealing 15 previously unknown marsupial species that vanished after arriving in Australia millions of years ago.
Discover the easy, eco-friendly homemade fertiliser recipe that gardening experts swear by. Made with just three common kitchen ingredients, it promises healthier plants and huge savings.
Exclusive: Landowners could receive public money to reintroduce apex predators and ecosystem engineers like lynx and beavers to English countryside under government-backed rewilding proposals aimed at biodiversity boost.
Australian authorities issue a major biosecurity warning after discovering destructive Khapra beetle larvae in baby nappy products. The invasive species poses a severe threat to agriculture and stored food supplies.
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, announces his retreat from political activism, citing extreme polarisation and the futility of trying to change minds in today's toxic climate.
Chilling footage captures the final moments of a hiker in Greece as a bear charges before he tragically falls to his death. The shocking incident highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters.
Firefighting chiefs in New South Wales issue a stark warning of a potentially deadly bushfire season, fueled by extreme grass growth following one of the wettest winters on record.
Greek authorities have declared a temporary nationwide ban on the movement of sheep and goats after a severe outbreak of sheeppox, a highly contagious viral disease, was detected on the island of Lesvos.
A two-year-old girl has tragically died after being suffocated by the family's eight-foot pet python in Oxford. The infant was found unresponsive in her cot with the escaped reptile wrapped around her.
As Australia faces escalating climate disasters, a critical question emerges: does the nation possess the political resolve to implement the transformative policies needed for survival?
An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.
A stark new analysis confirms the devastating human cost of the climate emergency, attributing the majority of Europe's summer heat fatalities directly to human-induced global warming.
An intimate encounter with a common garden snail reveals a microcosm of resilience and fragility in the face of climate change and habitat loss in the UK.