Why Namibia’s ‘green hydrogen’ dream could be a red flag for penguins and succulents
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility. Source link
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Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear Source link
Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
“As we continue to face into a housing crisis it is frustrating that regulatory, planning and policy arrangements effectively prioritise
A 1,300-pound Nasa spacecraft to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere
Much of the Van Allen Probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere though Nasa says there is “low”
Toxic pet flea treatment chemicals found in Wales’ rivers harming wildlife
Scientists have found further evidence that pet flea treatments are widespread in rivers across the UK. Source link
Air strikes cause black rain and ‘unprecedented’ pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month. Source link
‘Extinct’ large tortoiseshell butterfly spotted across southern England
Prof Richard Fox, head of science at Butterfly Conservation, said: “We don’t know why the butterfly was lost from Britain,
University of Southampton joins UK’s £17bn space sector
The Southampton Space Institute will use expertise and facilities for education and jobs creation. Source link
Sand martin tailor-made burrows are ready for seasonal visitors
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve in Hampshire is set to welcome its first residents later this month. Source link
Campaigners push to protect chalk streams in Carshalton
Campaigners say the eco-system rarity does not have enough legal protection. Source link