Rare leech recorded in Dumfries and Galloway
One of the rarest invertebrates in Scotland, the Medicinal Leech (Hirudo medicinalis), has been confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway for the first time, after...
Biodiversity benefits of rewilding to be “irrefutably demonstrated” by ag-tech AI partnership
Launching at a time when prominent Royals have just been widely reported expressing opinions on what they see as negative impacts of rewilding, a...
Bees cannot taste even lethal levels of pesticides, says new study
New research from the University of Oxford appears to reveal that bumblebees cannot taste pesticides present in nectar, even at lethal concentrations. This means...
Fish eDNA project highlights promise of environmental survey work at offshore wind farms
A new report validates the use of fish environmental DNA (eDNA) survey methods, declaring that they could transform the way fish ecology surveys are...
Prototype system sniffs out soil health with results in five minutes
An electronic nose to sniff out soil health that will deliver results to a farmer’s phone in five minutes is being developed by PES...
Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential, as long as we cut emissions
New study estimates that natural forest recovery could capture approximately 226 Gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon, but only if we also reduce greenhouse gas emissions....
Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis.
The researchers –...
Review finds half of Britain’s “crown jewels of nature” at risk of extinction
A new report by conservation charity Buglife appears to find that half of the UK’s most special species are at risk of global extinction....
Nature charities publish market principles in bid to combat greenwashing
The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Woodland Trust and National Trust have published a set of principles “for ensuring ‘nature markets’ truly deliver for nature, climate...
New AI algorithm will hopefully save ‘hopping’ bee from extinction
A project to protect a unique ‘hopping’ bee from extinction is underway in Yorkshire. The species in question has declined in number by more than...
‘No evidence’ that the Government is on track to meet crucial 2030 nature target
The Government has claimed that it is “on track to reach its target to protect 30% of UK land and sea for nature 2030”,...
National Trust to deploy wildfire sensors in a UK first
Dryad Networks (Dryad), a Berlin-based company that provides environmental IoT solutions, has announced it is working with the National Trust, the UK's largest conservation...
New study finds that sewage release is worse for rivers than agriculture
New research by the University of Oxford seems to reveal that sewage discharge into rivers has a greater impact on water quality, and the...
Report profiles “the next alien invaders to threaten nature and economies in Scotland”
Raccoons, muntjac deer, plants that cause flooding, and mussels that clog up water pipes are among the new problem species that are likely to...
Fluorescent approach aims to combat honey fraud
A new technology based on fluorescence is being developed to detect if honey has been blended with cheaper additions such as sugar syrup.
The brainchild...
Report profiles devastating decline of UK nature
The UK’s wildlife is continuing to decline according to a landmark study published on 28 September. Already classified as one of the world’s most...
Award for hull cleaning solution
A solution for the in-transit cleaning of hulls (ITCH) - removing biofouling from a ship's hull during a voyage - has picked up a...
Pioneering pollinators project launches in Devon
A new project in Devon will combine cutting-edge technology and community engagement, in a bid to boost the diversity of plant and animal life....
Automated seagrass planter promises to revolutionise restoration
A seemingly groundbreaking technology - an Automated Seagrass Planter (ASP) - holds forth the promise of being able to subtantially scale-up this kind of...
Study supports using waterfleas to remove pollutants from wastewater
Tiny waterfleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater – making it safe to use in factories, farms and...
