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Surrey birdwatchers spotted more blue tits than any other species this year, breaking from the national pattern where house sparrows dominated. The annual survey also brings helpful tips for keeping backyard birds healthy through summer.
A conservation project is turning Surrey's chalk grasslands into "insect motorways" to save some of Britain's rarest creatures. The £300,000 initiative will restore 74 acres and reconnect fragmented habitats where species found nowhere else in the UK struggle to survive.
A UK conservation charity is launching a campaign to bring hedgehogs, frogs, and swifts back to neighborhoods where they once thrived. The initiative will transform gardens and streets into wildlife-friendly spaces across Surrey.
One year after 42 water voles were released into Surrey's Hogsmill River, conservationists have found evidence the population is not only surviving but thriving. The success marks a major win in bringing back a species that vanished from the area more than two decades ago.
A Canadian elementary school just unveiled a cutting-edge Innovation Lab funded by a $1 million donation, giving 700 students access to 3D printers, coding tools, and robotics. The space aims to prepare young learners for a tech-driven future while keeping inclusion and belonging at its heart.
Scientists have discovered how a protein hijacks the body's natural "brake" on inflammation, opening the door to precision treatments for arthritis, Crohn's disease, and heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions without suppressing the entire immune system.
Water voles are splashing back into the River Wey after vanishing for two decades, marking a major win for Britain's fastest-declining mammal. The beloved species, known as "Ratty" from The Wind in the Willows, is finally coming home.
A bold peacock in Guildford, England has won hearts by knocking on windows when hungry and helping himself to fruit and peanuts. Neighbors created a group chat to track his movements around their street.
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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, just turned 117 in Surrey, England, making history as the first British person to reach this age. She celebrated with family, friends, and memories of meeting King Charles last year. #
Friends sold freezies outside a Surrey grocery store to honor Chase De Balinhard, a teen who started raising money for cancer research at age 9. The June fundraiser raised over $5,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation, continuing the legacy of a young life dedicated to helping others.
A Surrey man's lockdown discovery of Britain's rarest butterfly in a brand new location has sparked a conservation breakthrough that's spreading worldwide. His glow-in-the-dark technique is now helping scientists find 10 times more butterflies than traditional methods.
Scientists at the University of Surrey discovered that keeping water inside sodium-ion batteries doubles their storage capacity. The breakthrough could make cheaper, safer alternatives to lithium batteries finally competitive.
Young storks from a rewilding project are building their first nest on a Surrey industrial estate, marking a major milestone in bringing these birds back to Britain after six centuries. The birds are practicing now and could raise chicks next spring.
A lockdown walker in Surrey discovered a rare butterfly never seen in the county, then revolutionized how scientists track them with a simple UV torch. His technique is now being adopted worldwide.
A lionhead rabbit in Surrey has become the world's oldest after living more than twice his breed's typical lifespan. Herbie celebrated his 15th birthday in November, proving that love and care can create small miracles.
A fluffy lionhead rabbit from Surrey has officially become the world's oldest living rabbit at 15 years old, nearly double his breed's typical lifespan. Herbie's remarkable longevity is a testament to the love and care he's received from his adopted family.
Scientists at the University of Surrey accidentally discovered that leaving water inside a sodium-ion battery material nearly doubled its power and opened a path to turning seawater into drinking water. This simple change challenges decades of battery manufacturing assumptions.
A revolutionary green bridge over Surrey's A3 motorway is giving sand lizards, adders, and deer a safe path across six lanes of traffic. The structure cost just 1% of the road project budget and could become the blueprint for reversing Britain's wildlife decline.
A charity is bringing its beloved memory cafe to Oxted, creating a warm gathering space for people with dementia and their caregivers. The group is seeking donations of tea, biscuits, and jigsaws to welcome their new community.
A British company just achieved a major breakthrough after its innovative folding antenna successfully opened in space, proving new technology that could make Earth observation satellites smaller and more affordable. The deployment marks the UK's growing role in next-generation space technology.
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