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Scientists have discovered what may be humanity’s oldest known cave painting on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi – a red ochre stencil of a human hand that could fundamentally reshape our understanding of when and where artistic expression first emerged…
In the heart of British Columbia’s Kootenay region, the Nupqu Native Plant Nursery is revolutionizing ecological restoration by combining Indigenous knowledge with modern conservation techniques. The facility, whose name means “black bear” in the Ktunaxa language, has achieved a remarkable…
A comprehensive intelligence assessment has identified the worldwide degradation of natural ecosystems as a direct threat to the United Kingdom’s national security, particularly highlighting risks to the country’s food supply chains. The long-awaited report underscores how environmental destruction far beyond…
A viral discussion on the popular UK parenting forum Mumsnet has highlighted Britain’s peculiar cultural fixation with household waste management, revealing deep divisions over bin etiquette and environmental responsibility. The controversy began when a woman posted about her decision to…
They’re invisible to the naked eye but exist in the trillions—microbes living in our bodies, soil, and on trees form the hidden foundation of life on Earth. Despite their critical importance to planetary health, these microscopic organisms have been largely…
England, a nation globally recognized for its abundant rainfall, is confronting an unprecedented water crisis that extends far beyond the recent shortages in Tunbridge Wells. What many are calling a “self-imposed drought” threatens to transform daily life for millions of…
In the frigid depths of the Arctic Ocean swims one of Earth’s most enigmatic creatures—the Greenland shark. These ancient giants, which can live up to 500 years and grow longer than a great white shark, have long been dismissed as…
One year into his presidency, Donald Trump has delivered on campaign promises to dramatically reshape America’s climate and energy policies. From declaring a “national energy emergency” and withdrawing from the Paris Agreement to eliminating electric vehicle subsidies and reopening coastlines…
The world is draining its freshwater reserves at an alarming rate, pushing many regions into irreversible “water bankruptcy,” warns a sobering new report from the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). Using a financial analogy, researchers…
In fields across four continents, researchers are tapping the ground with ordinary hammers to unlock secrets about one of Earth’s most critical resources: soil. The innovative Earth Rover Program is using seismology—the same science that detects earthquakes—to assess soil health…
