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NASA’s Artemis I mission reveals surprising radiation levels near the Moon
NASA’s Artemis I mission used lithium fluoride crystal detectors to measure cosmic radiation exposure near the Moon, revealing radiation distribution patterns substantially different from low Earth orbit conditions.
Scientists discover a secret glow in toxic fire salamanders
Scientists have discovered that fire salamanders, a well-known European amphibian, possess the ability to fluoresce under ultraviolet light, glowing vivid green and cyan colors on their yellow undersides.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
Create new pre-apprenticeship scheme to close youth unemployment gap, says Milburn
A national pre-apprenticeship scheme should be introduced in England to help young people transition from school to work, according to recommendations from a government review into youth unemployment.
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Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is having its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as they include Russia’s vast Siberian plains where fire activity is below average, masking exceptional fire seasons in France and Spain.
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
England’s ambitious housebuilding targets face significant obstacles due to severe water shortages across the south and east, with water companies and local councils warning that insufficient infrastructure and drought conditions make rapid housing development unsustainable.
Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves
European heatwaves in June and July 2026 affected all major power generation sources, with nuclear reactors shutting down, gas plant efficiency declining, wind speeds dropping, and electricity demand surging as air conditioning use increased.
Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’
A global study finds that about one in 10 butterfly species have shifted their geographic ranges or altitudes, with climate change and extreme weather driving most movements across every continent.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a comprehensive five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies while signaling new directions on greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and international climate leadership.
Trump administration to pay German firm to halt US wind projects
German energy company RWE agreed to abandon US offshore wind projects in exchange for a $1.2 billion payout from the Trump administration, reinvesting in natural gas infrastructure instead.
The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
Canadian communities are organizing their own wildfire response efforts as record fire seasons strain provincial resources, with some residents defying evacuation orders to defend their homes.
Work at Attingham Park taking place to prevent flooding
National Trust staff at Attingham Park in Shropshire are implementing water management measures including constructing dams, restoring ponds, and planting trees to reduce flooding risks in the River Severn and River Tern catchments.
A new plan to preserve Georgia’s marshes: Give them space to migrate
Georgia is developing a strategy to allow coastal marshes to migrate inland as sea levels rise, protecting both the ecosystems and adjacent lands from increasing erosion and flooding.
Ocean heat records broken as hottest July temperature recorded
World oceans reached record-high temperatures in July, driven partly by developing El Niño conditions, while western Europe experienced extreme heat, wildfires, and drought conditions.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s Artemis II mission, traveling further into space than humans previously, voyaging to the Moon and returning safely after 10 days.
Starwatch: Mercury to reach farthest point from the sun
Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation this week, offering one of the year’s best opportunities to observe the innermost planet in the morning sky before dawn.