O'Donoghue's quest,
Carl Sagan medal bestowed—
Space revealed to all.
Carl Sagan medal bestowed—
Space revealed to all.
James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.
Category: Science
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Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake
Abandoned goldfish,
UK's lakes now at risk—
Carp face dire danger.The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.
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Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain
Storks return to skies,
Sofia studies their flight—
Britain's wings reborn.PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.
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Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells
In bluebell woods,
Woodland Trust warns, "Stay on paths,"
Fragile blooms at risk.The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.
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How tiny ‘backpacks’ and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction
GPS packs on backs,
Sniffer dogs scour the fields—
Hedgehogs' chance revived.The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.
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Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough
In Gloucestershire,
Attenborough's vision grows—
Nature’s zones emerge.Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.
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From primates to climate – ten of David Attenborough’s best documentaries
In jungles he roams,
Warns of warming seas ahead—
Attenborough guides.From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.
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David Attenborough’s ‘secret superpower’ celebrated on 100th birthday
In BBC's glow,
David's voice, a century,
Nature’s tales unfold.BBC producers talk about working with Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.
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Teens react to iconic David Attenborough moments
Teens watch in awe,
David’s hundred years of grace,
BBC’s heartfelt gift.To mark Attenborough's 100th birthday BBC Bitesize invited teens to react to some of his encounters.
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Endangered eel population boost hopes
Eels swim through green tides,
Conservation groups unite,
Hope swells in the streams.The European eel population has declined sharply since the 1980s due to environmental factors.