Carbon tracking tower put on Scotland's largest saltmarsh

Wildfire smoke affects animals in unique ways. Scientists are trying to understand it

The new field of "smoke ecology" examines how wildfire smoke perturbs wild places and animals — and what might be done to prevent its worst mayhem.

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'We could all hear her breathing': Witnessing the failed execution of Christa Pike

Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and heard.

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UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times, documents reveal

Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites, documents shared with the BBC suggest.

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There's a contraception shortage in Tanzania due to a cut in U.S. family planning aid

The U.S. supplied the majority of Tanzania's birth control until it was abruptly cut off in 2025. It's unclear how the country will fill the gaps.

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Plaque honours Mars mission scientist

The tribute recognises Colin Pillinger who led the 2003 probe mission to Mars.

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Creosote found in beach pollution investigation

Restrictions remain in place on Blyth Beach after a pollution incident was reported in August.