Earth News

World's oldest tortoise is 'very much alive' despite death rumours

A viral post claiming a 193-year-old tortoise had passed away has been linked to a cryptocurrency scam. Here's all you need to know.

2 April 2026

Earth News

A 'pink sea': Peach blossom stuns visitors in northern Greece

Tourists from all over Europe are flocking to Veroia to catch the spectacle.

25 March 2026

Space

The best places in Spain to see the total eclipse of the Sun

The astronomical phenomenon is already having an impact on tourism in the areas within the band of totality.

23 March 2026

Earth News

How do horses ‘neigh’? Scientists have finally figured it out

How horses make their unusual combination of both high and low pitched sounds has long eluded scientists.

19 March 2026

Destinations

These are the most popular National Parks in the United States

The Great Smoky Mountains retained its position as the country’s most visited national park in 2025.

18 March 2026

Destinations

Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore.

12 March 2026

Earth News

From beavers to tigers: How wildlife secretly tackles climate change

Wild animals are secretly playing a “crucial role” in mitigating human-made climate change through their natural behaviour.

3 March 2026

Earth News

E-waste chemicals found in the brains of dolphins and porpoises

A new study has warned that liquid crystal monomers from electronic devices are accumulating in the organs of endangered marine species.

25 February 2026

Earth News

‘Under pressure’: How humans are choking the Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is showing no sign of quality improvement, despite decades of conservation efforts.

23 February 2026

Earth News

Bushbabies are now ‘near threatened’ but bridges could bring them back

Once common, bushbabies are dropping in numbers, but researchers say two key conservation efforts could help them recover.

19 February 2026

Destinations

All the reasons to visit Portugal’s new European Green Capital

Guimarães in northern Portugal is showcasing its green spaces as part of a year-long programme.

15 February 2026

World News

Spectacular finds: What bog bodies reveal about the time of the Germanic tribes

Was it murder, a burial, an accident or even a religious sacrifice? Around 60 bog bodies in Germany tell stories from long ago. Some of the details are astonishing and science was not always entirely correct.

14 February 2026

Earth News

Why these elephants in Thailand have been put on birth control

In a bid to prevent human confrontations, which can turn deadly, Thailand is administering birth control vaccines to wild elephants.

13 February 2026

Ecotech

Could de-extinction be a solution to biodiversity loss?

De-extinction company Colossal Biosciences unveiled its 'bio vaults' at last week's World Governments Summit in Dubai.

13 February 2026

Nature

Climate change is making frog love songs sound ‘sexier’ - study

Rising temperatures are having a direct impact on male frogs’ mating calls, and females are taking note.

13 February 2026

Earth News

Why are frozen lizards falling from the sky in Florida?

The otherwise sunny US state of Florida is currently experiencing unusually low temperatures.

6 February 2026

Earth News

Apes can use their imagination and ‘play pretend’ - finds study

Scientists sat across from a 43-year-old bonobo called Kanzi to have an imaginary tea party. Here’s what happened.

5 February 2026

Earth News

Are polar bears in Svalbard getting fatter from climate change?

Ice melt could be temporarily helping polar bears hunt more efficiently, but scientists say it may soon hinder populations.

31 January 2026

Nature

Albatross puzzles scientists after flying 4,800km from its home

Conservationists have been left baffled by the bird's odd movements, with fears that they could be triggered by environmental factors.

30 January 2026

Earth News

More microplastics found in rural woodland than major city. Here’s why

Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.

13 January 2026