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Forestry England is turning nature lovers into citizen scientists by asking them to track when and where autumn colors appear across the country's forests. The project will help researchers understand how climate change affects the timing of seasonal shifts.
The beloved children's educator is using her platform to spark conversations about harmful lyrics and child welfare. Rachel Accurso shared powerful takes on everything from outdated songs to immigration detention in a viral subway interview.
A stunning shot of a northern gannet bursting through Scottish waters has won the top prize at Bird Photographer of the Year 2026. The competition raised over £5,000 for global bird conservation projects.
A hobbyist with a metal detector just unearthed 934 ancient Roman silver coins near Cologne, the largest discovery of its kind in German history. The 1,800-year-old fortune represents about six years of a Roman soldier's savings.
Eliud Kipchoge, who broke barriers with his sub-two-hour marathon attempt, says the record will keep falling because young runners don't know where the limits are. After two athletes officially ran sub-two in 2026, the 41-year-old icon believes we've only seen the beginning.
Hundreds gathered in Royal Oak for the annual Team Hope Walk, raising funds and awareness for Huntington's disease research. The event brought together families fighting a disease that currently has no cure but plenty of determination.
More than 50,000 volunteers showed up across all 58 California counties to clean beaches and waterways, hauling away 96 tons of trash before winter rains could wash it into the ocean. The 42nd annual Coastal Cleanup Day marks four decades of communities protecting the coast they love.
Millions of California families are getting automatic credits averaging $75 on their summer electricity bills, funded entirely by companies that pollute. The state's Cap-and-Invest program is putting nearly $900 million back in residents' pockets when they need it most.
New York just announced nearly $1 billion in clean energy funding that will directly lower heating costs for families while cleaning up the air kids breathe at school. The investment targets the expenses that hit household budgets hardest.
A new study reveals the ancient Greeks didn't curve the Parthenon's base to create an optical illusion after all. The truth behind this architectural choice is simpler and more beautiful than we thought.
A massive study of millions of British vehicles reveals electric cars stay on the road longer than gas cars, especially after hitting 40,000 miles. The findings flip the script on fears about EV durability.
Scientists have discovered that long COVID damages dopamine neurons in the brain, finally explaining the crushing fatigue and memory problems millions experience. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments targeting the brain's dopamine system.
A Quebec camper planning a wilderness trip spotted a mysterious circle on satellite maps that scientists confirmed as a massive ancient asteroid impact. The 16-mile-wide crater is the largest discovered in six years.
A Malaysian data center company is breaking the outsourcing cycle by training local vendors in cutting-edge cooling technology. Open DC's approach is building a homegrown tech ecosystem one project at a time.
Agnes Jebet Ngetich shattered the women's half marathon world record in Copenhagen, finishing in 1:05:15 and capping off a remarkable 2026 season. Her victory came alongside stunning upsets and breakthrough performances at the World Road Running Championships.
Sir Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick to win England's only World Cup, received the Freedom of the City of London 60 years after his historic achievement. The 84-year-old West Ham legend is the last surviving member of that championship team.
An American Israeli man held captive in Gaza for nearly 500 days performed a concert in his hometown, singing songs he composed in darkness to survive. The performance brought 3,000 people together and marked his family's first return to their community since the attack.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is investing $3 billion HKD to build a cutting-edge Life and Health Academic Research Building in the Northern Metropolis. The facility will unite researchers, nurture talent, and transform health innovations into real-world solutions for the community.