Reports and Studies

Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue

Danish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns…

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Solar farm given approval despite objections

Plans for a solar farm across 35 hectares of land in Wakefield have been given the go-ahead despite objections. The…

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‘A hidden blood pump’: How chewing more boosts your brain

While it’s widely known that chewing more improves digestion, research suggests it can also boost our brains and even help…

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency…

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World Cup history will be made on this grass

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in just a few weeks. The grass on which the tournament’s 104 matches will…

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A woolly solution to NI’s peatland problems?

A unique pilot project in the Antrim hills could give sheep farmers a new market for their wool and help…

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Ibogaine is a banned hallucinogenic drug. Scientists believe it can help veterans overcome PTSD

Trials on veterans suggest the potent hallucinogen could provide a new treatment for PTSD, but scientists still don’t know how…

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Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand

A new type of giant long-necked dinosaur has been identified by scientists from remains dug up in Thailand. The nagatitan,…

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Baby sloth born in Scotland for the first time

Scotland’s first baby sloth has been born at Edinburgh Zoo. The male Linne’s two-toed sloth arrived on Monday to first-time…

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‘Fatbergs’ are taking over city sewers – scientists are fighting back

Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting sewers around the world on a colossal scale. Cities are deploying new…

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