The Daring Voyager

The creature, the size of a poppy seed, dates back 520,000 years and is almost perfectly preserved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zelL86X

Floods threaten more people globally than any other natural hazard. Nature offers a solution: Trees. A region in Germany's east has been training local forests to absorb more water. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/GNqdkX5

The government says its budget to support a renewable energy auction will rise 50%. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PIGfyTR

As massive wildfires are raging in Canada and the US, DW looks at how strategic burning and adaptive planting can help protect the planet's forests. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/CzaDldj

Researchers say this is the fifth sperm whale to die after being struck by a vessel in the busy waterway. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vMqdtLO

Bees often get all the credit. But without the pollination powers of other insects, supermarket shelves would look empty. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/sWNFLQC

Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought from BBC News https://ift.tt/YsV5FmT

In India, a species of frogs mate and lay their eggs while upside down, a new study has found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EGT5JZ6

After an almost 40-year campaign, a little-known UK landscape has been awarded world heritage status. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F1S6J4t

Wind farms are key to a clean energy future but expansion in green zones faces growing opposition. Wind turbines on buildings, rail lines or airports could be a breath of fresh air. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/SLYE8zk

An oil spill has been spotted off the coast of Manila, after a tanker carrying about 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel oil capsized in rough seas. What are ways to limit the ecological impact of such spills? from DW Environment https://ift.tt/i8QWvo6

The increase in the number of 'very hot days' of 30C or more has also been dramatic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6I2Wqpr

The fossils hold clues as to how mammals that lived in the shadow of dinosaurs evolved to dominate the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eQ5JNBn

Across the globe, water is becoming scarce, particularly in cities. But demand is growing rapidly. Which measures help save water and ensure equal access for all? from DW Environment https://ift.tt/B7taxNW

Wild chimpanzees, like humans, take fast-paced turns in conversation, and often interrupt each other. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGxWKXj

The discovery that lumps of metal on the seafloor produce oxygen raises questions over plans to mine the deep ocean. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MC39iZo

The coal mine promises to be net zero but a recent major ruling has cast doubt on its future. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wu3cI9y

Cutting electricity bills would persuade more people to install heat pumps, the government is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tP5Ebhx

The hatching of 60 eggs is a record for the endangered species in this century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QC9IwiU

The near complete skeleton of a stegosaurus - named Apex - is 11ft (3.4m) tall and 27ft long, Sotheby's says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GEpi7A8

Fears about the two species coming into contact are growing as Arctic sea ice melts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W3azXk2

Many cities get unbearably hot in summer due to dense development, concrete, a lack of greenery and rising temperatures. Could cold air corridors help cool them down? from DW Environment https://ift.tt/DYoVHCJ

Dozens of unique animal and insect finds have helped secure protection for an unspoilt mountain forest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dFqNty4

It is the first cave to be discovered on the Moon and could protect astronauts from radiation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lZLg9Dj

A total of 77 pilot whales have died after a mass stranding on the Orkney archipelago off Scotland. Authorities said a dozen whales found alive on the beach had to be euthanized. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/UoFdALc

They bring traffic to a standstill, spread diseases and can be life-threatening. But how do sandstorms form, and why are they becoming more frequent? from DW Environment https://ift.tt/RCyutT9

A new expedition aims to document the world's most famous shipwreck in unprecedented detail. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HkvX9I3

The BBC finds reports of domestic abuse in the countryside have gone up but convictions remain low. from BBC News https://ift.tt/orU4HXI

Water firms have hit out at bill rises of £94 over the next five years after wanting bigger hikes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dH7bj9Q

From Canada to Australia, animals are dying and suffering as heatwaves become more common. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/t0LwOiM

Lara Lewington searchs for the tech secrets that researchers hope will unlock eternal youth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9PIswgk

False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts? from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKN3wcD

Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DPsXo3U

It's taken 10 years to develop and cost billions but the new launch vehicle is finally ready to fly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BV46hDd

Most of HD 189733 b's atmosphere is hydrogen sulphide, which is also emitted during farts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xeS0FTQ

New data shows global temperatures breached the crucial 1.5C threshold for 12 months in a row. What does this sustained heat mean for averting the worst impacts of climate change? from DW Environment https://ift.tt/Fe34o28

While air conditioning is often necessary in scorching weather, it is energy intensive, expensive and can overload the electricity grid. Is there a more climate-friendly alternative? from DW Environment https://ift.tt/vYn7LS4

The number of hurricanes is not increasing, but they are becoming more intense as the world warms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iAVdg9W

False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts? from BBC News https://ift.tt/QqEfhDx

How endangered species are smuggled out of Africa and what is being done to prevent it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nhc2q9Y

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jl2RqWD

The oldest example of cave art has been discovered on an Indonesian island and dated back 51,200 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SCMvhsy

Beryl is the earliest category five Atlantic hurricane on record, fuelled by exceptional sea warmth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mgv1quZ

As the European Championship slowly draws to a close, it’s not only the winner that’s undecided, but whether the event has lived up to the claim that it was to be the most sustainable in the history of the tournament. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/ovPzkXc

The long arm of a new EU law on deforestation has met with resistance from the US but is poised to reduce agricultural emissions and biodiversity loss. from DW Environment https://ift.tt/1mGn7hX

There are many loopholes to the ban, but environmentalists see it as a crucial first step. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IZhlKLR