<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Science - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Science news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:20:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/aviation-faces-hotter-stormier-skies-and-passengers-might-have-to-accept-more-disruption/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/aviation-faces-hotter-stormier-skies-and-passengers-might-have-to-accept-more-disruption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flourishing green communities are changing lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four projects have been nominated in the environmental category in Devon's Make a Difference Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flourishing-green-communities-are-changing-lives/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flourishing-green-communities-are-changing-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-signs-order-to-remove-endangered-species-protection-for-grey-wolves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-signs-order-to-remove-endangered-species-protection-for-grey-wolves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beavers filmed bonding after release in the wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists say the budding relationship is "exciting" for the species and their habitat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beavers-filmed-bonding-after-release-in-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beavers-filmed-bonding-after-release-in-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity backs call for resting seal protection]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seal Research Trust backs calls to make deliberate seal disturbance an offence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/charity-backs-call-for-resting-seal-protection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/charity-backs-call-for-resting-seal-protection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Great Lakes sturgeon may be 400 years old. Scientists are rethinking how to save them]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research suggests Great Lake sturgeon may live more than 400 years &mdash; far longer than previously thought. The discovery is forcing scientists to rethink the already-generations-long effort to bring the giant fish back from the brink of extinction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/some-great-lakes-sturgeon-may-be-400-years-old-scientists-are-rethinking-how-to-save-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/some-great-lakes-sturgeon-may-be-400-years-old-scientists-are-rethinking-how-to-save-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plea to give Thames seals space for everyone's safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting too close to the animals spotted along the River Thames can be harmful for both them and members of the public, a charity says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/plea-to-give-thames-seals-space-for-everyones-safety/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/plea-to-give-thames-seals-space-for-everyones-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manx space group urges election candidates to back treaty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Isle of Man Mars Society is urging politicians to sign an international space exploration agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/manx-space-group-urges-election-candidates-to-back-treaty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/manx-space-group-urges-election-candidates-to-back-treaty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient cave art discovery suggests first known humans in Ireland walked over from Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the most recent Ice Age, researchers believe there was a "lost land bridge" between Wales and Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ancient-cave-art-discovery-suggests-first-known-humans-in-ireland-walked-over-from-wales/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ancient-cave-art-discovery-suggests-first-known-humans-in-ireland-walked-over-from-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN moves away from map that makes Africa look small]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Nations on Friday voted for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator global map toward one more accurately reflecting countries' true size, a resolution sponsored by African states to counter perceptions that the continent is peripheral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/un-moves-away-from-map-that-makes-africa-look-small/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/un-moves-away-from-map-that-makes-africa-look-small/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bones found in Yukon ID'd as ice-age cheetah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers used DNA and isotope analysis to figure out how the large cats survived in the far north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bones-found-in-yukon-idd-as-ice-age-cheetah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bones-found-in-yukon-idd-as-ice-age-cheetah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bald eagle saved from Brantford, Ont., dump looked like 'very smelly drowned rat,' wildlife custodian says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A soaking wet bald eagle that was unable to fly was rescued from the Brantford Landfill Site Scale and is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. "She was soaked to the skin," says the authorized wildlife custodian at Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bald-eagle-saved-from-brantford-ont-dump-looked-like-very-smelly-drowned-rat-wildlife-custodian-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bald-eagle-saved-from-brantford-ont-dump-looked-like-very-smelly-drowned-rat-wildlife-custodian-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bald eagle rescued from Brantford, Ont., dump resembled 'very smelly drowned rat,' wildlife custodian says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A soaking wet bald eagle that was unable to fly was rescued from the Brantford Landfill Site Scale and is recovering at a wildlife rehabilitation facility. "She was soaked to the skin," says the authorized wildlife custodian at Hobbitstee Wildlife Refuge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bald-eagle-rescued-from-brantford-ont-dump-resembled-very-smelly-drowned-rat-wildlife-custodian-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bald-eagle-rescued-from-brantford-ont-dump-resembled-very-smelly-drowned-rat-wildlife-custodian-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI's 'warning shot': Tech companies, experts raise fears of more rogue swarms after alarming Hugging Face hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech experts are warning of dire consequences if AI systems continue to escape human control, after a group of OpenAI agents went rogue in July and hacked into a billion-dollar company &mdash; what some are calling a "warning shot" amid the rapid development of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ais-warning-shot-tech-companies-experts-raise-fears-of-more-rogue-swarms-after-alarming-hugging-face-hack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ais-warning-shot-tech-companies-experts-raise-fears-of-more-rogue-swarms-after-alarming-hugging-face-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer to combat homes pumping sewage into rivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misconnections happen when incorrectly installed plumbing allows waste water to be diverted to surface drains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/officer-to-combat-homes-pumping-sewage-into-rivers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/officer-to-combat-homes-pumping-sewage-into-rivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is a whale fossil the leftovers of a Bronze Age Sunday roast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-year-old boy was out looking for fossils along the shore in Islandmagee when he spotted the back of the skull.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-a-whale-fossil-the-leftovers-of-a-bronze-age-sunday-roast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-a-whale-fossil-the-leftovers-of-a-bronze-age-sunday-roast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable energy in NI reaches record level]]></title><description><![CDATA[And for the first time renewable generation has consistently exceeded non-renewable generation since January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/renewable-energy-in-ni-reaches-record-level/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/renewable-energy-in-ni-reaches-record-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-dog-fruit-to-darling-indias-avocado-boom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-dog-fruit-to-darling-indias-avocado-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government's new report summarizing the latest science on climate change warns that under current climate policies, the impact on Canadians will likely be "far from benign."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadians-should-prepare-for-a-5-c-hotter-future-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadians-should-prepare-for-a-5-c-hotter-future-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Miracle' eagle with broken wing spotted back above Scottish coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sea eagle that confounded experts by surviving with a broken wing has been spotted back above Scotland's west coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/miracle-eagle-with-broken-wing-spotted-back-above-scottish-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/miracle-eagle-with-broken-wing-spotted-back-above-scottish-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian who helped design splash-free urinal is proud of his weird science award]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of University of Waterloo scientists won this year's Ig Nobel Physics Prize for their "theoretical and experimental attempts to design a splash-free urinal."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-who-helped-design-splash-free-urinal-is-proud-of-his-weird-science-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-who-helped-design-splash-free-urinal-is-proud-of-his-weird-science-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling in a matter of minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/so-scary-massive-hail-and-torrential-rain-causes-chaos-in-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/so-scary-massive-hail-and-torrential-rain-causes-chaos-in-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the brain of a fly may help explain human behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comparing the brains of male and female flies may transform our understanding of how genes shape behaviour, including ours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-brain-of-a-fly-may-help-explain-human-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-brain-of-a-fly-may-help-explain-human-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This year's El Ni&ntilde;o could be the strongest ever, UN weather agency says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The El Ni&ntilde;o weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, raising risks of extreme weather into next year, the World &zwnj;Meteorological Organization said on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-years-el-nintildeo-could-be-the-strongest-ever-un-weather-agency-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-years-el-nintildeo-could-be-the-strongest-ever-un-weather-agency-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will El Nino bring chaos to UK weather?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/will-el-nino-bring-chaos-to-uk-weather/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/will-el-nino-bring-chaos-to-uk-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a new instrument could reveal the secrets of the stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOONS, which was built by a team lead from Scotland, has started its work at the Very Large Telescope in Chile.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-new-instrument-could-reveal-the-secrets-of-the-stars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-new-instrument-could-reveal-the-secrets-of-the-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Ni&ntilde;o intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/toxic-wildfire-haze-spreads-across-south-east-asia-as-super-el-nintildeo-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/toxic-wildfire-haze-spreads-across-south-east-asia-as-super-el-nintildeo-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite images show how Canadian 'island' vanished before turning up 20 miles away]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/satellite-images-show-how-canadian-island-vanished-before-turning-up-20-miles-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/satellite-images-show-how-canadian-island-vanished-before-turning-up-20-miles-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN warns of 'supersized' El Ni&ntilde;o as countries prepare for impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/un-warns-of-supersized-el-nintildeo-as-countries-prepare-for-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/un-warns-of-supersized-el-nintildeo-as-countries-prepare-for-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widow whose husband died after falling in slurry pit says farmers facing pressures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Margaret Owen said it seemed "things are getting worse" after a rise in deaths on British farms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/widow-whose-husband-died-after-falling-in-slurry-pit-says-farmers-facing-pressures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/widow-whose-husband-died-after-falling-in-slurry-pit-says-farmers-facing-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another beluga whale sent from Marineland to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shedd Aquarium in Chicago says two whales have died after it took in several beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/another-beluga-whale-sent-from-marineland-to-chicagos-shedd-aquarium-has-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/another-beluga-whale-sent-from-marineland-to-chicagos-shedd-aquarium-has-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change past the point of no return, UN says, as worst impacts are now unavoidable]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. Officials say the world must now figure out how to get temperatures below the danger zone and back to safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-change-past-the-point-of-no-return-un-says-as-worst-impacts-are-now-unavoidable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-change-past-the-point-of-no-return-un-says-as-worst-impacts-are-now-unavoidable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists may have found first hint of dark matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mysterious material has eluded scientists for nearly a century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-may-have-found-first-hint-of-dark-matter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-may-have-found-first-hint-of-dark-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronauts-set-out-on-rare-all-female-spacewalk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronauts-set-out-on-rare-all-female-spacewalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will your name be the next UK storm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm name list for the next year is out. Will your name be on it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/will-your-name-be-the-next-uk-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/will-your-name-be-the-next-uk-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Donald Trump 'supplying all that money' to Nasa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify fact checks President Trump's funding claims about Nasa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-donald-trump-supplying-all-that-money-to-nasa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-donald-trump-supplying-all-that-money-to-nasa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney's 'hydronym' moment is behind a cheeky campaign to raise awareness about Lake Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riding on Prime Minister Mark Carney's use of the proper word for a body of water, a London, Ont., company has created T-shirts emblazoned with "My hydronyms are Lake and Ontario." A portion of the apparel sales proceeds go to Swim Drink Fish Canada, a charity that connects people with the lake, and works to keep it safe and clean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carneys-hydronym-moment-is-behind-a-cheeky-campaign-to-raise-awareness-about-lake-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carneys-hydronym-moment-is-behind-a-cheeky-campaign-to-raise-awareness-about-lake-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This new type of dice guarantees no tie when deciding who goes first]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of mathematicians and computer scientists has cracked the code to create dice that can determine a winner in single roll with no chance of a tie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-new-type-of-dice-guarantees-no-tie-when-deciding-who-goes-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-new-type-of-dice-guarantees-no-tie-when-deciding-who-goes-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-astronauts-set-out-on-rare-all-female-spacewalk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-astronauts-set-out-on-rare-all-female-spacewalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We'll find way to save Jodrell Bank,' Burnham says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnham said "there is no way that we can see its demise, and it won't happen under my Government".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/well-find-way-to-save-jodrell-bank-burnham-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/well-find-way-to-save-jodrell-bank-burnham-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How scientists confirmed the 'paint by numbers' Norval Morrisseau fraud ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists at a little-known federal agency in Ottawa reveal the forensic tools that helped crack the largest art fraud case in history. For decades, the forgery ring produced thousands of fake paintings attributed to famed Anishinaabe artist Norval Morrisseau.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-scientists-confirmed-the-paint-by-numbers-norval-morrisseau-fraud-ring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-scientists-confirmed-the-paint-by-numbers-norval-morrisseau-fraud-ring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a small island in Canada appeared, vanished, and was found again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake. But its origins remain a mystery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-small-island-in-canada-appeared-vanished-and-was-found-again/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-small-island-in-canada-appeared-vanished-and-was-found-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Met Office: Summer 2026 was UK's hottest ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK had a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record of 34 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/met-office-summer-2026-was-uks-hottest-ever/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/met-office-summer-2026-was-uks-hottest-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One still missing after Grand Canyon floods kill two and prompt rescue efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost everyone is now accounted for after dozens of hikers were airlifted to safety, an official says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/one-still-missing-after-grand-canyon-floods-kill-two-and-prompt-rescue-efforts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/one-still-missing-after-grand-canyon-floods-kill-two-and-prompt-rescue-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Office figures show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/summer-2026-was-uks-hottest-on-record-met-office-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/summer-2026-was-uks-hottest-on-record-met-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare butterfly spotted in Cornwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is believed to be one of only a handful of sightings recorded in England this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-butterfly-spotted-in-cornwall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-butterfly-spotted-in-cornwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family fear for missing hydropower worker after Nepal flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jit Bahadur Chaudhary was working at the hydropower site when the flood hit on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/family-fear-for-missing-hydropower-worker-after-nepal-flood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/family-fear-for-missing-hydropower-worker-after-nepal-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The final minutes before floodwater crashed through Nepal-China border]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-final-minutes-before-floodwater-crashed-through-nepal-china-border/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-final-minutes-before-floodwater-crashed-through-nepal-china-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heathland plan to support two rare species of ant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devon Wildlife Trust says it will improve the heathland homes of the narrow-headed and erratic ants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heathland-plan-to-support-two-rare-species-of-ant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heathland-plan-to-support-two-rare-species-of-ant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New storm names for 2026-2027 released by Met Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday 1 September marks the start of the UK storm season and a new list of storm names have been released including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-storm-names-for-2026-2027-released-by-met-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-storm-names-for-2026-2027-released-by-met-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2026 expected to be declared UK's hottest on record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Office figures due on Tuesday are likely to show that the previous record, set in 2025, has been broken after an unprecedented summer of persistent heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/summer-2026-expected-to-be-declared-uks-hottest-on-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/summer-2026-expected-to-be-declared-uks-hottest-on-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 1st Fat Marmot Week winner is a 'special boy who likes to eat rocks']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dawn, fuzzy fat father who likes the taste of rocks, is officially the most popular yellow-bellied marmot in Gothic, Colo. The Fat Marmot Week contest is the brainchild of the Marmot Project, a long-term research initiative whose future hangs in the balance amid U.S. funding cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-1st-fat-marmot-week-winner-is-a-special-boy-who-likes-to-eat-rocks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-1st-fat-marmot-week-winner-is-a-special-boy-who-likes-to-eat-rocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corals in decline globally, nearly half a century of data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research highlights the declines in living corals in reefs around the world, showing the unprecedented twin-danger of human-caused climate change and an expected record El Ni&ntilde;o.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/corals-in-decline-globally-nearly-half-a-century-of-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/corals-in-decline-globally-nearly-half-a-century-of-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA launches $4B Roman astronomical observatory to explore depths of space]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA began a new mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology with the launch on Sunday of the U.S. space agency's new flagship astronomical observatory, a repurposed spy satellite that will capture panoramic &zwnj;views of the cosmos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-launches-4b-roman-astronomical-observatory-to-explore-depths-of-space/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-launches-4b-roman-astronomical-observatory-to-explore-depths-of-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change needed after 'multiple failures' led to grizzly deaths, Wildsafe B.C. co-ordinator says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing community co-ordinator of Wildsafe B.C. Nelson is calling for change, after she says "multiple failures ... on many levels" led to the killing of a grizzly sow and two of her three yearlings this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/change-needed-after-multiple-failures-led-to-grizzly-deaths-wildsafe-bc-co-ordinator-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/change-needed-after-multiple-failures-led-to-grizzly-deaths-wildsafe-bc-co-ordinator-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A giant leap forward': Nasa launches powerful new space telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US space agency's telescope is starting a multi-year mission to create a new map of the universe and learn more about dark energy and dark matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-giant-leap-forward-nasa-launches-powerful-new-space-telescope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-giant-leap-forward-nasa-launches-powerful-new-space-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tenants in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside are working to make their buildings safer during heat waves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of tenants in Vancouver&rsquo;s Downtown Eastside is demonstrating how communities can come together to keep each other safe during extreme heat events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tenants-in-vancouvers-downtown-eastside-are-working-to-make-their-buildings-safer-during-heat-waves/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tenants-in-vancouvers-downtown-eastside-are-working-to-make-their-buildings-safer-during-heat-waves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity thanks inmates for work to save hedgehogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prisoners in HMP La Moye make feeding and nesting boxes for Jersey Hedgehog Preservation Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/charity-thanks-inmates-for-work-to-save-hedgehogs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/charity-thanks-inmates-for-work-to-save-hedgehogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature reserves spot rare species during heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildlife trust says unusually hot weather and increased monitoring has led to interesting finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nature-reserves-spot-rare-species-during-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nature-reserves-spot-rare-species-during-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australia-usually-hosts-the-worlds-biggest-cuttlefish-mating-event-not-this-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australia-usually-hosts-the-worlds-biggest-cuttlefish-mating-event-not-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The race to stop England running out of water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who is to blame for the summer drought, and can England future-proof its water supplies?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-race-to-stop-england-running-out-of-water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-race-to-stop-england-running-out-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you seen this squirrel? These Alberta researchers want to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The elusive Franklin's ground squirrel is the subject of a research project to prove their population has in fact declined. The species is currently listed as "undetermined" by the Alberta government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/have-you-seen-this-squirrel-these-alberta-researchers-want-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/have-you-seen-this-squirrel-these-alberta-researchers-want-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islanders asked to report sightings of rare eel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nature Commission asks people to record sightings of the critically endangered eels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/islanders-asked-to-report-sightings-of-rare-eel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/islanders-asked-to-report-sightings-of-rare-eel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms and gusty winds set to continue into Bank Holiday Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cooler and showery conditions will continue across the weekend and into Monday, bringing a record-breaking summer to a rather damp close as Matt Taylor explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thunderstorms-and-gusty-winds-set-to-continue-into-bank-holiday-monday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thunderstorms-and-gusty-winds-set-to-continue-into-bank-holiday-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA is launching the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Here are just a few of the wonders it will reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If all goes to plan, at 7:26 a.m. Sunday morning, a new space telescope will blast off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on top of a Falcon Heavy rocket, ready to reveal new wonders about our universe. Here are some things scientists hope to unravel with this new telescope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-is-launching-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-here-are-just-a-few-of-the-wonders-it-will-reveal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-is-launching-the-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-here-are-just-a-few-of-the-wonders-it-will-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the weather in space can affect us on Earth - and the team trying to protect us]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather in space has the potential to impact our lives here on Earth in a fundamental way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-weather-in-space-can-affect-us-on-earth-and-the-team-trying-to-protect-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-weather-in-space-can-affect-us-on-earth-and-the-team-trying-to-protect-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Justice urges investigation into Marineland beluga death in Chicago, wants relocation efforts halted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Animal Justice is calling for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to investigate the death in a Chicago aquarium of Peekachu, a 23-year-old beluga from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., that was part of ongoing relocation efforts involving other whales and dolphins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/animal-justice-urges-investigation-into-marineland-beluga-death-in-chicago-wants-relocation-efforts-halted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/animal-justice-urges-investigation-into-marineland-beluga-death-in-chicago-wants-relocation-efforts-halted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit']]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say nearly 2,000 people are missing, including more than 100 Americans and Canadians, as families await word on loved ones after the Nepal flash floods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/our-parents-were-crossing-the-border-an-hour-before-the-flood-hit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/our-parents-were-crossing-the-border-an-hour-before-the-flood-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | Partial lunar eclipse here and abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skygazers got to see a partial lunar eclipse across the Americas, Europe and Africa on Thursday evening into Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-partial-lunar-eclipse-here-and-abroad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-partial-lunar-eclipse-here-and-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-stargazers-around-the-world-glimpse-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-stargazers-around-the-world-glimpse-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPS collars making shepherds' lives 'much easier']]></title><description><![CDATA[Brothers Josh and Ben Voak are using a GPS technology featured on the TV show Clarkson's Farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/gps-collars-making-shepherds-lives-much-easier/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/gps-collars-making-shepherds-lives-much-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank holiday weekend to see more thunderstorms and rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weather will remain unsettled across the next few days with showers, longer spells of rain and thunderstorms all likely at times across the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bank-holiday-weekend-to-see-more-thunderstorms-and-rain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bank-holiday-weekend-to-see-more-thunderstorms-and-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario, Great Lakes endure as symbol of U.S.-Canada collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's unclear whether Trump can unilaterally rename the lake, whose name predates European colonization of the Americas and has been widely recognized internationally for centuries. But the renaming belies a concerted push by the Trump administration to hold back important U.S.-Canada collaboration on scientific research and restoration work in the Great Lakes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/despite-trumps-renaming-of-lake-ontario-great-lakes-endure-as-symbol-of-us-canada-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/despite-trumps-renaming-of-lake-ontario-great-lakes-endure-as-symbol-of-us-canada-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The flood took everything': Nepal survivors describe horror of loved ones being swept away]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-flood-took-everything-nepal-survivors-describe-horror-of-loved-ones-being-swept-away/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-flood-took-everything-nepal-survivors-describe-horror-of-loved-ones-being-swept-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada recruited 64 professors with new research fund. Three-quarters are from U.S. schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry Minister M&eacute;lanie Joly announced on Thursday that the federal government is providing $541 million in research funding to a tranche of new professors recruited into Canadian institutions from abroad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-recruited-64-professors-with-new-research-fund-three-quarters-are-from-us-schools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-recruited-64-professors-with-new-research-fund-three-quarters-are-from-us-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/clean-up-of-illegal-waste-supersite-costs-taxpayers-6m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One 'absolutely prolific' male bird is keeping his species alive in the U.K.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists have long been working to keep a rare species of bird from disappearing entirely from the United Kingdom. But any recent success they've had in protecting the Montagu's harrier's British population can largely be attributed to the mating prowess of one male "at the top of his game."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/one-absolutely-prolific-male-bird-is-keeping-his-species-alive-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/one-absolutely-prolific-male-bird-is-keeping-his-species-alive-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makers of some of France's most famous cheeses get waivers on where herds graze due to the lack of grass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-relaxes-strict-cheese-making-rules-after-prolonged-drought/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-relaxes-strict-cheese-making-rules-after-prolonged-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What caused the flooding in Nepal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts point to 'glacial collapse' as the trigger for deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-caused-the-flooding-in-nepal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-caused-the-flooding-in-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Sheen hopes 'extraordinary' reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of people contacted BBC Wales following coverage of Sheen's investigation into chemical giant Monsanto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/michael-sheen-hopes-extraordinary-reaction-to-toxic-waste-documentary-spurs-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/michael-sheen-hopes-extraordinary-reaction-to-toxic-waste-documentary-spurs-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns raised over impact of quad bikes on wildlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/concerns-raised-over-impact-of-quad-bikes-on-wildlife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/concerns-raised-over-impact-of-quad-bikes-on-wildlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moon-set-to-turn-red-as-rare-partial-lunar-eclipse-graces-uk-skies-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moon-set-to-turn-red-as-rare-partial-lunar-eclipse-graces-uk-skies-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can you see Friday's 'Magical' Blood Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A blood red moon may be visible in the early hours of Friday during a partial lunar eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-can-you-see-fridays-magical-blood-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-can-you-see-fridays-magical-blood-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food waste processing is 'worth the extra effort']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornwall Council says about 36,000 tonnes of food waste has been recycled over two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/food-waste-processing-is-worth-the-extra-effort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/food-waste-processing-is-worth-the-extra-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch the partial lunar eclipse from Northern Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skygazers may see a partial lunar eclipse early on Friday, as the Moon enters Earth's shadow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-watch-the-partial-lunar-eclipse-from-northern-ireland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-watch-the-partial-lunar-eclipse-from-northern-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How eyelash glue is helping track monarch butterflies to Mexico]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time on the Canadian Prairies, researchers with Assiniboine Park Zoo and the Canadian Wildlife Service in Winnipeg are attaching tiny radio transmitters on endangered monarch butterflies to track their perilous migration from Manitoba to Mexico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-eyelash-glue-is-helping-track-monarch-butterflies-to-mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-eyelash-glue-is-helping-track-monarch-butterflies-to-mexico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Visual symbol of climate change': Mount Robson's Berg Glacier no longer reaches lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most picturesque sights in British Columbia is changing &mdash; as Mount Robson's Berg Glacier has retreated so far back that it no longer touches the water of Berg Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/visual-symbol-of-climate-change-mount-robsons-berg-glacier-no-longer-reaches-lake/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/visual-symbol-of-climate-change-mount-robsons-berg-glacier-no-longer-reaches-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of US and Canadian citizens missing after flash flooding in Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are among hundreds of people still unaccounted for, with authorities for both countries saying they are closely monitoring the situation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dozens-of-us-and-canadian-citizens-missing-after-flash-flooding-in-nepal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dozens-of-us-and-canadian-citizens-missing-after-flash-flooding-in-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/parrot-eggs-hatch-after-suspected-thai-smuggler-arrested-at-south-african-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/parrot-eggs-hatch-after-suspected-thai-smuggler-arrested-at-south-african-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marineland beluga moved to U.S. dies, dolphins and 2 more whales leave Niagara Falls park for Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peekachu, a beluga recently moved out of Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., has died at the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago facility said Wednesday, the same day two other belugas and four dolphins were in the process of being relocated to Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marineland-beluga-moved-to-us-dies-dolphins-and-2-more-whales-leave-niagara-falls-park-for-spain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marineland-beluga-moved-to-us-dies-dolphins-and-2-more-whales-leave-niagara-falls-park-for-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposal would give added protection to about 50 sq miles (128.8 sq km) of sea around Sark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/island-could-protect-30-of-waters-in-marine-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/island-could-protect-30-of-waters-in-marine-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to see the 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-see-the-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-see-the-blood-moon-lunar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-roaders caught damaging protected site after posting videos to TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men were convicted for their part in driving in a convoy from Liverpool to Berwyn SSSI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/off-roaders-caught-damaging-protected-site-after-posting-videos-to-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/off-roaders-caught-damaging-protected-site-after-posting-videos-to-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yellow warnings remain in force as rain and thunderstorms hit parts of UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yellow warnings updated as torrential downpours affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/yellow-warnings-remain-in-force-as-rain-and-thunderstorms-hit-parts-of-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/yellow-warnings-remain-in-force-as-rain-and-thunderstorms-hit-parts-of-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Things are getting worse, says litter picker]]></title><description><![CDATA[An anti-litter campaigner visits all 39 BBC local radio stations with her message.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/things-are-getting-worse-says-litter-picker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/things-are-getting-worse-says-litter-picker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cumberland council moves forward with data centre moratorium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Municipality of Cumberland is not accepting any applications for data centres that support artificial intelligence while regulations are drafted. On Tuesday, a bylaw that could start a six-month moratorium on development permit applications for data centres unanimously passed first reading by council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cumberland-council-moves-forward-with-data-centre-moratorium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cumberland-council-moves-forward-with-data-centre-moratorium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSPB reports record-breaking chough numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSPB England says 161 Choughs have been counted - 32 more than the 129 recorded last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rspb-reports-record-breaking-chough-numbers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rspb-reports-record-breaking-chough-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Magical' and rare barn owl has bumper breeding season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten chicks have been successfully reared by two breeding pairs at secret sites across Fermanagh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magical-and-rare-barn-owl-has-bumper-breeding-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magical-and-rare-barn-owl-has-bumper-breeding-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fires still burn in charred landscape as focus turns to wildfire prevention]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSPB is considering measures it can take to improve resilience in the wake of a five-week long fire in the Cairngorms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fires-still-burn-in-charred-landscape-as-focus-turns-to-wildfire-prevention/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fires-still-burn-in-charred-landscape-as-focus-turns-to-wildfire-prevention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary are 'tip of the iceberg']]></title><description><![CDATA[One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/toxic-waste-sites-exposed-in-michael-sheen-documentary-are-tip-of-the-iceberg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/toxic-waste-sites-exposed-in-michael-sheen-documentary-are-tip-of-the-iceberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-nosy-polar-bear-and-a-lucky-squirrel-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-nosy-polar-bear-and-a-lucky-squirrel-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acadia University gets $1.2M to develop new tick repellents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lab will study what type of ticks are in the province, what pathogens they carry and how they respond to repellents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/acadia-university-gets-12m-to-develop-new-tick-repellents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/acadia-university-gets-12m-to-develop-new-tick-repellents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief may be near for Indiana city after days without power]]></title><description><![CDATA[After nearly two-weeks without power, Gary, Indiana residents and officials call for accountability, infrastructure improvements, and customer relief measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/relief-may-be-near-for-indiana-city-after-days-without-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/relief-may-be-near-for-indiana-city-after-days-without-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fat-fighting club cells | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breathing cold air causes club cells to release a hormone that stimulates thermogenesis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fat-fighting-club-cells-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fat-fighting-club-cells-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BRAF recruitment to spinal sensory synapses promotes neuropathic pain by potentiating transsynaptic NMDA receptor activity | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blocking the kinase BRAF reduces nociceptive transmission in spinal cord after injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/braf-recruitment-to-spinal-sensory-synapses-promotes-neuropathic-pain-by-potentiating-transsynaptic-nmda-receptor-activity-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/braf-recruitment-to-spinal-sensory-synapses-promotes-neuropathic-pain-by-potentiating-transsynaptic-nmda-receptor-activity-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged]]></title><description><![CDATA[The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-tears-through-french-village-leaving-dozens-hurt-and-homes-ravaged/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-tears-through-french-village-leaving-dozens-hurt-and-homes-ravaged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moon-set-to-turn-red-as-rare-partial-lunar-eclipse-graces-uk-skies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moon-set-to-turn-red-as-rare-partial-lunar-eclipse-graces-uk-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goat sanctuary purchases 16.9 acres of more land]]></title><description><![CDATA[The land purchased by Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats will enable it to house up to 160 goats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/goat-sanctuary-purchases-169-acres-of-more-land/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/goat-sanctuary-purchases-169-acres-of-more-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More downpours and thunderstorms are heading the UK's way]]></title><description><![CDATA[More downpours and thunderstorms are heading the UK's way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-downpours-and-thunderstorms-are-heading-the-uks-way/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-downpours-and-thunderstorms-are-heading-the-uks-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Ni&ntilde;o grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/worlds-oceans-hit-highest-temperature-on-record-as-el-nintildeo-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/worlds-oceans-hit-highest-temperature-on-record-as-el-nintildeo-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Montagu Harrier successfully nested for the second year running in the same secret location.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-rarest-bird-of-prey-rears-new-chicks-in-secret-location/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-rarest-bird-of-prey-rears-new-chicks-in-secret-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial lunar eclipse to grace Canadian skies this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the night of Aug. 27-28, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the country. Here's when to see it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/partial-lunar-eclipse-to-grace-canadian-skies-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/partial-lunar-eclipse-to-grace-canadian-skies-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-links-sharp-rise-in-drownings-to-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-links-sharp-rise-in-drownings-to-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Super' El Ni&ntilde;o didn't cause this year's fires and heat waves, but it's about to take us on a 'wild ride']]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you call it a "super" El Ni&ntilde;o or a "Godzilla" El Ni&ntilde;o, the naturally occurring Pacific Ocean warming phenomenon that disrupts global weather patterns is back and packing a punch, at a time when many parts of the planet are already overheated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/super-el-nintildeo-didnt-cause-this-years-fires-and-heat-waves-but-its-about-to-take-us-on-a-wild-ride/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/super-el-nintildeo-didnt-cause-this-years-fires-and-heat-waves-but-its-about-to-take-us-on-a-wild-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-new-era-of-heatwaves-could-shake-up-the-school-calendar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-new-era-of-heatwaves-could-shake-up-the-school-calendar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/welsh-county-becomes-global-hotspot-for-carbon-emissions-after-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/welsh-county-becomes-global-hotspot-for-carbon-emissions-after-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council set to axe climate emergency declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnsley Council says a review is under way to asses climate and net zero-related activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/council-set-to-axe-climate-emergency-declaration/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/council-set-to-axe-climate-emergency-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People are trading mummified human remains online. Some scientists say that may be bad for their health]]></title><description><![CDATA[In new research, scientists shine a light on a global, online trade in preserved human remains and raise the alarm about its potential health hazards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/people-are-trading-mummified-human-remains-online-some-scientists-say-that-may-be-bad-for-their-health/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/people-are-trading-mummified-human-remains-online-some-scientists-say-that-may-be-bad-for-their-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How this 1960s ex-council house is managing to stay cool without air con]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Passivhaus standard is growing in popularity as UK homeowners adapt to hotter summer temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-this-1960s-ex-council-house-is-managing-to-stay-cool-without-air-con/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-this-1960s-ex-council-house-is-managing-to-stay-cool-without-air-con/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to the jungle: New Guinea snake named after Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists with the Field Museum in Chicago have named a newly identified, non-venomous groundsnake from New Guinea Lielaphis slashi, or Slash's groundsnake, in honour of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/welcome-to-the-jungle-new-guinea-snake-named-after-guns-n-roses-guitarist-slash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/welcome-to-the-jungle-new-guinea-snake-named-after-guns-n-roses-guitarist-slash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog warning as suspected palm oil washes up on beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palm oil can be toxic to dogs who may be attracted to its smell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dog-warning-as-suspected-palm-oil-washes-up-on-beach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dog-warning-as-suspected-palm-oil-washes-up-on-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should school holidays change to cope with extreme heat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could changing the school holidays give pupils and teachers a break in largely unconditioned buildings?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/should-school-holidays-change-to-cope-with-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/should-school-holidays-change-to-cope-with-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say the growing El Ni&ntilde;o weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nintildeo-set-to-be-strongest-in-living-memory-says-met-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nintildeo-set-to-be-strongest-in-living-memory-says-met-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fixing park pond would 'impact other services']]></title><description><![CDATA[The price tag to fix problems at the pond has been projected at more than &pound;100,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fixing-park-pond-would-impact-other-services/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fixing-park-pond-would-impact-other-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornadoes-touch-down-in-new-york-and-delaware/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornadoes-touch-down-in-new-york-and-delaware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormy autumn, cold winter - how might El Niño affect the UK weather?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's El Ni&ntilde;o is expected to be the strongest in living memory and could lead to a range of impacts of the UK - including a stormy autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stormy-autumn-cold-winter-how-might-el-nio-affect-the-uk-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stormy-autumn-cold-winter-how-might-el-nio-affect-the-uk-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/king-penguin-chick-hatches-in-uk-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/king-penguin-chick-hatches-in-uk-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire-hit residents remove Greenpeace mural of Burnham from scorched mountain]]></title><description><![CDATA[After wildfires the group painted an image bearing the words "Our house is on fire, Andy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-hit-residents-remove-greenpeace-mural-of-burnham-from-scorched-mountain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts battling extinctions after record heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are studying the plight of six species of butterfly and plant affected by the heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/experts-battling-extinctions-after-record-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/experts-battling-extinctions-after-record-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've caught one fish all season' - how a polluted river could end 300 years of coracle fishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tradition on a Carmarthenshire river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ive-caught-one-fish-all-season-how-a-polluted-river-could-end-300-years-of-coracle-fishing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ive-caught-one-fish-all-season-how-a-polluted-river-could-end-300-years-of-coracle-fishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rain-to-stop-in-time-for-weekend-as-sun-returns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rain-to-stop-in-time-for-weekend-as-sun-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS | These award-winning Canadian images show how scientists see nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology joint image competition awards scientific research photos each year. University of New Brunswick graduate student Liam Brennan and Queen's University researcher Allen Tian each won best in category awards for their photos in this year's edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/photos-these-award-winning-canadian-images-show-how-scientists-see-nature/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/photos-these-award-winning-canadian-images-show-how-scientists-see-nature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | Canadian science photos win at global image competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology joint image competition awards scientific research photos each year. University of New Brunswick graduate student Liam Brennan and Queen's University researcher Allen Tian each won best in category awards for their photos in this year's edition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-canadian-science-photos-win-at-global-image-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-canadian-science-photos-win-at-global-image-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/glass-deposit-operator-confirmed-after-months-of-wrangling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/glass-deposit-operator-confirmed-after-months-of-wrangling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flash-flooding-risk-as-heavy-rain-hits-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flash-flooding-risk-as-heavy-rain-hits-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorm warnings expire but rain continues to bring risk of floods for UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thunderstorm-warnings-expire-but-rain-continues-to-bring-risk-of-floods-for-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thunderstorm-warnings-expire-but-rain-continues-to-bring-risk-of-floods-for-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Ireland farm profits topped £1bn in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overall performance in 2025 was heavily influenced by developments in the beef sector which saw prices rise to record levels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/northern-ireland-farm-profits-topped-1bn-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/northern-ireland-farm-profits-topped-1bn-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Invasive plants are available across Canada. Is federal regulation possible?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Canadian cities are pursuing bylaws to restrict the sale of invasive plants by garden centres and nurseries. Advocates with the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation say a federal horticulture body and invasive plant database would help a biodiversity crisis in the making.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/invasive-plants-are-available-across-canada-is-federal-regulation-possible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/invasive-plants-are-available-across-canada-is-federal-regulation-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo boss calls pipeline plan on site 'unacceptable']]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposals for a pipeline to transport carbon emissions to the coast would cut through the zoo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/zoo-boss-calls-pipeline-plan-on-site-unacceptable/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/zoo-boss-calls-pipeline-plan-on-site-unacceptable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/giant-whales-move-into-greenland-waters-as-ice-disappears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/giant-whales-move-into-greenland-waters-as-ice-disappears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/incredible-spacex-rocket-spotted-off-christmas-island-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/incredible-spacex-rocket-spotted-off-christmas-island-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research discovers the twisty secret behind the narwhal's unusually straight tusk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, explains how it's actually two opposing spirals that counteract each other and allow the tusk to grow straight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-research-discovers-the-twisty-secret-behind-the-narwhals-unusually-straight-tusk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-research-discovers-the-twisty-secret-behind-the-narwhals-unusually-straight-tusk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare cows part of estate's rewilding project]]></title><description><![CDATA[White Park cattle arrive at the Castle Howard estate in North Yorkshire to support conservation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-cows-part-of-estates-rewilding-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-cows-part-of-estates-rewilding-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Milky Way galaxy gobbled up a smaller galaxy about 11.8 billion years ago, scientists find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists observing clusters of stars congregated near the Milky Way's centre have discovered evidence that our galaxy swallowed a smaller galaxy roughly 11.8 billion years ago, when the universe was less than 15 per cent of its current age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/our-milky-way-galaxy-gobbled-up-a-smaller-galaxy-about-118-billion-years-ago-scientists-find/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/our-milky-way-galaxy-gobbled-up-a-smaller-galaxy-about-118-billion-years-ago-scientists-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work on £1.5m nature reserve to start next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity says the nature reserve will be a "very special thing" for the town once complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/work-on-15m-nature-reserve-to-start-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/work-on-15m-nature-reserve-to-start-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distinct properties of glutamate-dopamine, nonglutamate-dopamine, and glutamate-only ventral tegmental area neurons | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glutamate cotransmission predicts the behavioral functions and characteristics of dopaminergic neurons in the VTA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/distinct-properties-of-glutamate-dopamine-nonglutamate-dopamine-and-glutamate-only-ventral-tegmental-area-neurons-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/distinct-properties-of-glutamate-dopamine-nonglutamate-dopamine-and-glutamate-only-ventral-tegmental-area-neurons-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A genome-wide map of the genetic network in monocytes that regulates type I interferon induction by the cGAS-STING pathway | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genetic screens identify context-dependent regulators of STING-driven IFN-&beta; induction in monocytes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-genome-wide-map-of-the-genetic-network-in-monocytes-that-regulates-type-i-interferon-induction-by-the-cgas-sting-pathway-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-genome-wide-map-of-the-genetic-network-in-monocytes-that-regulates-type-i-interferon-induction-by-the-cgas-sting-pathway-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How soon will the drought be over?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-soon-will-the-drought-be-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-soon-will-the-drought-be-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar panel critic now 'supporter of plan']]></title><description><![CDATA[A dispute over a solar panel plan is resolved, with the complainant now a proponent for the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-panel-critic-now-supporter-of-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-panel-critic-now-supporter-of-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-flash-flood-sweeps-vehicle-away-in-hawaii-after-hurricane-lala/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-flash-flood-sweeps-vehicle-away-in-hawaii-after-hurricane-lala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 30 million people have been placed under hosepipe bans due to higher demand and low rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-hosepipe-bans-in-force-as-drought-declared-is-your-area-affected/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-hosepipe-bans-in-force-as-drought-declared-is-your-area-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the &pound;8.7bn project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/consultation-ending-on-controversial-rosebank-oil-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/consultation-ending-on-controversial-rosebank-oil-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat and farming changes stop sea lettuce growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Aubin's Bay enjoys a summer without the green sea lettuce that has previously caused problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heat-and-farming-changes-stop-sea-lettuce-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heat-and-farming-changes-stop-sea-lettuce-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muir resignation demand is 'not personal' says UFU]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ulster Farmers' Union rejects a claim that it is trying to dictate policy after a cattle cull.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/muir-resignation-demand-is-not-personal-says-ufu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/muir-resignation-demand-is-not-personal-says-ufu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preservation order protects 300-year-old oak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six tree preservation orders are issued to protect important trees across a borough in Devon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/preservation-order-protects-300-year-old-oak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/preservation-order-protects-300-year-old-oak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 100 homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state's governor says there "amazingly" does not seem to have been any loss of life besides a car crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/about-100-homes-swept-away-after-hurricane-lala-lashes-hawaii/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/about-100-homes-swept-away-after-hurricane-lala-lashes-hawaii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgian wildfire doubles in size on third day tearing through nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the flames consuming the major park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/belgian-wildfire-doubles-in-size-on-third-day-tearing-through-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/belgian-wildfire-doubles-in-size-on-third-day-tearing-through-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny, beautiful species are going missing from restored forests and wetlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A regrown forest can look tall, lush and green. Restored wetlands can buzz with insects and flutter with birds. But scientists looking more closely are finding that some of their smallest inhabitants &mdash; mosses, lichens and algae &mdash; are still missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tiny-beautiful-species-are-going-missing-from-restored-forests-and-wetlands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tiny-beautiful-species-are-going-missing-from-restored-forests-and-wetlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tayane Dalazen was on a shark-diving trip in Brazil when she was attacked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-influencers-getting-bitten-while-chasing-the-perfect-shark-shot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-influencers-getting-bitten-while-chasing-the-perfect-shark-shot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood actor seeks help from vicar for series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rev Paul Cawthorne helped Michael Sheen identify sites where toxic waste was dumped in the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hollywood-actor-seeks-help-from-vicar-for-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hollywood-actor-seeks-help-from-vicar-for-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornish sardines back on menu for penguins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move follows a chance conversation at the wildlife attraction and replaces imported fish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cornish-sardines-back-on-menu-for-penguins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cornish-sardines-back-on-menu-for-penguins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endangered monarch butterflies boom amid wet hot Canadian summer on the Prairies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monarch butterflies are booming on parts of the Canadian prairie, thanks in part to a wet and hot summer that's produced a healthy population of flowering plants and milkweed that the endangered species depends on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/endangered-monarch-butterflies-boom-amid-wet-hot-canadian-summer-on-the-prairies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/endangered-monarch-butterflies-boom-amid-wet-hot-canadian-summer-on-the-prairies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Ontario farm uses bees for relaxation therapy. Is it a buzzkill for stress?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half a million bees are buzzing at a southwestern Ontario farm to offer visitors a way to help them relax and reduce stress. Those providing bee bed therapy, which is offered at a handful of Canadian locations, say it provides mental health benefits. But there&rsquo;s still a dearth of scientific evidence around it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-ontario-farm-uses-bees-for-relaxation-therapy-is-it-a-buzzkill-for-stress/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-ontario-farm-uses-bees-for-relaxation-therapy-is-it-a-buzzkill-for-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[P.E.I. may have more snowshoe hares since Fiona, wildlife biologist says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowshoe hares appear to be more common across Prince Edward Island in the years since post-tropical storm Fiona, says a provincial wildlife biologist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pei-may-have-more-snowshoe-hares-since-fiona-wildlife-biologist-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pei-may-have-more-snowshoe-hares-since-fiona-wildlife-biologist-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan to reduce light pollution could be put out for public consultation at a later date.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/draft-dark-skies-guidance-drawn-up-for-the-highlands/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/draft-dark-skies-guidance-drawn-up-for-the-highlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instead of making hydrogen, this Canadian company is drilling for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan company is drilling for hydrogen to prove it can be extracted from the ground at a commercial scale. Max Power says that could lead to greener, cheaper hydrogen for decarbonizing industry and transportation. Here's what you need to know about the development of natural hydrogen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/instead-of-making-hydrogen-this-canadian-company-is-drilling-for-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/instead-of-making-hydrogen-this-canadian-company-is-drilling-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar eclipse inspires talk of Pac-man and Shinto myths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands turned out to watch the solar eclipse in the South West; here's what they made of it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-inspires-talk-of-pac-man-and-shinto-myths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-inspires-talk-of-pac-man-and-shinto-myths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare breeding bat found roosting near reservoir]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nathusius' pipistrelle is believed to be the first confirmed discovery of its kind in the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-breeding-bat-found-roosting-near-reservoir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-breeding-bat-found-roosting-near-reservoir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Days of the farmers' union dictating policy are over' - Muir]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir says he will continue to engage with the Ulster Farmers' Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/days-of-the-farmers-union-dictating-policy-are-over-muir/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/days-of-the-farmers-union-dictating-policy-are-over-muir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/electric-vehicle-sales-targets-could-be-cut-after-pressure-from-car-makers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/electric-vehicle-sales-targets-could-be-cut-after-pressure-from-car-makers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why fossilized feces from ancestors of modern animals help us understand Earth’s early ecosystems]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study of fossilized feces, known as coprolites, from 540 million years ago found fecal matter likely played a significant role in an explosion of biodiversity in the early Cambrian period. Paleontologists say these fossils can tell us a lot about ancient animals and the ecosystems they inhabited.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-fossilized-feces-from-ancestors-of-modern-animals-help-us-understand-earths-early-ecosystems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-fossilized-feces-from-ancestors-of-modern-animals-help-us-understand-earths-early-ecosystems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden moth population found after 70 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Dave Wainwright describes the discovery as one of the highlights of his career.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hidden-moth-population-found-after-70-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hidden-moth-population-found-after-70-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Squashed poo' a sign of water voles' success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signs suggest the water vole population on the Hogsmill River in Surrey has been reestablished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/squashed-poo-a-sign-of-water-voles-success/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/squashed-poo-a-sign-of-water-voles-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young grizzly bear with limp killed in Nelson, B.C., sparks rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some community members in Nelson, B.C., organized a rally after a young grizzly bear was killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/young-grizzly-bear-with-limp-killed-in-nelson-bc-sparks-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/young-grizzly-bear-with-limp-killed-in-nelson-bc-sparks-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/indian-solar-missions-new-findings-throw-light-on-enduring-sun-mysteries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/indian-solar-missions-new-findings-throw-light-on-enduring-sun-mysteries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-got-hold-of-eclipse-glasses-just-in-time-heres-what-to-do-with-them-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-got-hold-of-eclipse-glasses-just-in-time-heres-what-to-do-with-them-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cernavod&#259; plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/romania-shuts-only-nuclear-plant-as-heat-causes-huge-drop-in-danube-river-level/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/romania-shuts-only-nuclear-plant-as-heat-causes-huge-drop-in-danube-river-level/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds reflect on watching 'incredible' eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[People headed to beaches, parks and hills in their droves to catch the rare event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/crowds-reflect-on-watching-incredible-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/crowds-reflect-on-watching-incredible-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat is spiking again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records falling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/temperatures-soar-to-38c-as-amber-extreme-heat-warning-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/temperatures-soar-to-38c-as-amber-extreme-heat-warning-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | Perseids dazzle in the night sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The celestial event peaked overnight, coinciding with a new moon that provided ideal conditions for stargazers because moonlight did not interfere with the view.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-perseids-dazzle-in-the-night-sky/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-perseids-dazzle-in-the-night-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bug-eating plant found near Iqaluit, far north of usual habitat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plant aficionado in Nunavut recently came across a plant that's almost never seen in Canada's North. He says the plant's presence might be a sign of a warming Arctic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bug-eating-plant-found-near-iqaluit-far-north-of-usual-habitat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bug-eating-plant-found-near-iqaluit-far-north-of-usual-habitat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record drought threatens future of New Brunswick's balsam firs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Balsam fir trees in New Brunswick are the latest victim of last summer&rsquo;s record-breaking drought, according to a forestry researcher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/record-drought-threatens-future-of-new-brunswicks-balsam-firs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/record-drought-threatens-future-of-new-brunswicks-balsam-firs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec man receives North America’s 1st transplant using regenerated liver technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 64-year-old Quebec man has become the first patient in North America to receive a regenerated liver thanks to a breakthrough technology that could make dozens of additional livers available for transplant in its first year alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/quebec-man-receives-north-americas-1st-transplant-using-regenerated-liver-technology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/quebec-man-receives-north-americas-1st-transplant-using-regenerated-liver-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cloudy-skies-lead-to-mixed-fortunes-for-scotlands-eclipse-hunters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cloudy-skies-lead-to-mixed-fortunes-for-scotlands-eclipse-hunters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brexit rules put strain on zoo's conservation work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staffs at Twycross Zoo say they need new laws to make it easier to transport animals globally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/brexit-rules-put-strain-on-zoos-conservation-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/brexit-rules-put-strain-on-zoos-conservation-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vultures-are-disappearing-in-nigeria-but-the-vulture-king-is-fighting-to-reverse-the-trend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vultures-are-disappearing-in-nigeria-but-the-vulture-king-is-fighting-to-reverse-the-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/once-in-a-generation-solar-eclipse-wows-millions-in-uk-and-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/once-in-a-generation-solar-eclipse-wows-millions-in-uk-and-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the North West watched the solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people view the partial eclipse, the most extensive seen in the UK since 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-north-west-watched-the-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-north-west-watched-the-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-west-watched-most-historic-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-west-watched-most-historic-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Sky watchers gather for solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[People across Kent, Surrey and Sussex watch the moon obscure the sun in a rare partial eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-pictures-sky-watchers-gather-for-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-pictures-sky-watchers-gather-for-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire crowds gather for 'incredible' eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[People gather in York, Leeds and Bradford to view the most significant solar eclipse since 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/yorkshire-crowds-gather-for-incredible-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/yorkshire-crowds-gather-for-incredible-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The race to save thousands of animals]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October 1982, Paraguay and Brazil closed the gates of the Itaipu River, beginning to fill the reservoir of what would soon be the world's largest dam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-race-to-save-thousands-of-animals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-race-to-save-thousands-of-animals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-hydrogen-car-breaks-land-speed-record-at-406-mph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-hydrogen-car-breaks-land-speed-record-at-406-mph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare partial solar eclipse will see the moon cover 90 to 96 per cent of the sun on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-in-lincolnshire-when-and-where-to-see-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-in-lincolnshire-when-and-where-to-see-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Generations of fish 'wiped out' after pollution incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Environment said 5km of the Kilkeel River in the Mournes area was impacted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/generations-of-fish-wiped-out-after-pollution-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/generations-of-fish-wiped-out-after-pollution-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What time and where might you see the solar eclipse in Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hopes of catching the best view are fading in parts of Scotland as clouds threaten to hide the celestial event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-time-and-where-might-you-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-scotland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-time-and-where-might-you-see-the-solar-eclipse-in-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IN PHOTOS | Europe's most active volcano disrupts air travel &mdash; again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights at Sicily's Catania airport were suspended again Wednesday as fresh ash emissions from Mount Etna &mdash;Europe's highest and most active volcano &mdash; forced authorities to extend airspace restrictions that disrupted travel during the busy summer season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-europes-most-active-volcano-disrupts-air-travel-mdash-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-photos-europes-most-active-volcano-disrupts-air-travel-mdash-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare turtle's flight from Wales to Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kemp's ridley sea turtle was flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-turtles-flight-from-wales-to-texas/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-turtles-flight-from-wales-to-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomy superfan, 11, shares tips for watching solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efan Dafydd's love of the cosmos continued to grow after meeting his hero, astronaut Tim Peake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronomy-superfan-11-shares-tips-for-watching-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronomy-superfan-11-shares-tips-for-watching-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When and where in the West Country to see the solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives today. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/when-and-where-in-the-west-country-to-see-the-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/when-and-where-in-the-west-country-to-see-the-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moth madness at Pasadena festival symptom of spruce budworm battle in N.L.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community festival in Western Newfoundland met with an ongoing spruce budworm infestation to create an unforgettable concert experience for performers and attendees alike this August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moth-madness-at-pasadena-festival-symptom-of-spruce-budworm-battle-in-nl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moth-madness-at-pasadena-festival-symptom-of-spruce-budworm-battle-in-nl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best places to see partial solar eclipse across England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some parts of England could see up to 96 per cent of the moon covering the sun on 12 August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/best-places-to-see-partial-solar-eclipse-across-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/best-places-to-see-partial-solar-eclipse-across-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hurdles facing Canada's planned pandemic-busting lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa's plan for a state-of-the-art lab to help tackle emerging health threats is commendable on paper. But top health researchers say long-term funding gaps, recent staff cuts and red tape could threaten its real-world success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hurdles-facing-canadas-planned-pandemic-busting-lab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hurdles-facing-canadas-planned-pandemic-busting-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain dealing with influx of solar eclipse tourists while still battling wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[With tourists flocking to northern Spain to see Wednesday&rsquo;s total solar eclipse, authorities are deploying police and preventative measures to mitigate the risk of more fires sparking as the country battles a heatwave and wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spain-dealing-with-influx-of-solar-eclipse-tourists-while-still-battling-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spain-dealing-with-influx-of-solar-eclipse-tourists-while-still-battling-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare river otter spotted in Niagara wetland, pointing to species' comeback in southwestern Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local photographer captured images of a river otter in the Grimsby Wetlands early this month. Experts say otters used to be rare in southwestern Ontario, but this and other sightings point to a welcome comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-river-otter-spotted-in-niagara-wetland-pointing-to-species-comeback-in-southwestern-ontario/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-river-otter-spotted-in-niagara-wetland-pointing-to-species-comeback-in-southwestern-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar eclipse and the island of Ireland: The weather forecast and all you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-and-the-island-of-ireland-the-weather-forecast-and-all-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-and-the-island-of-ireland-the-weather-forecast-and-all-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/british-driver-who-broke-sound-barrier-sets-new-speed-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/british-driver-who-broke-sound-barrier-sets-new-speed-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare piglet the size of 'a grapefruit with legs' born at zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rana's arrival is described as a "lifeline for the species", which is in rapid decline in the wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-piglet-the-size-of-a-grapefruit-with-legs-born-at-zoo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-piglet-the-size-of-a-grapefruit-with-legs-born-at-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers say whale entanglements on B.C.'s coast continue to be a concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Cottrell, marine mammal co-ordinator with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, said his team has been responding to an average of one to two entanglements a week for the last two months &mdash; on track with similar numbers from last year &mdash; in addition to several necropsies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/researchers-say-whale-entanglements-on-bcs-coast-continue-to-be-a-concern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/researchers-say-whale-entanglements-on-bcs-coast-continue-to-be-a-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Molly the chunky African tortoise mysteriously turns up at Manitoba marsh, 20 km from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molly the African spurred tortoise was rescued from a Manitoba wetland this week after the 36-kilogram (80 pound) creature somehow popped up at Oak Hammock Marsh, 20 kilometres from its home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/molly-the-chunky-african-tortoise-mysteriously-turns-up-at-manitoba-marsh-20-km-from-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/molly-the-chunky-african-tortoise-mysteriously-turns-up-at-manitoba-marsh-20-km-from-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-to-get-best-eclipse-since-1999-as-moon-blocks-out-sun-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-to-get-best-eclipse-since-1999-as-moon-blocks-out-sun-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. and B.C. researchers study use of psychedelics, harm reduction at music festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer music festivals have long been places where some people use psychedelics and other drugs. A research team is looking into how these spaces implement harm reduction and what can be learned from it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sask-and-bc-researchers-study-use-of-psychedelics-harm-reduction-at-music-festivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sask-and-bc-researchers-study-use-of-psychedelics-harm-reduction-at-music-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Severe storms overturn vehicle and trigger flooding in Ohio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being urged to prepare for additional severe storms in the coming days, as officials also report at least one fatality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-severe-storms-overturn-vehicle-and-trigger-flooding-in-ohio/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-severe-storms-overturn-vehicle-and-trigger-flooding-in-ohio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NASA flew a repurposed Cold War spy plane over B.C.'s wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high-altitude research aircraft from NASA flew over British Columbia's wildfires over the weekend in a bid to better understand weather events generated by large blazes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-nasa-flew-a-repurposed-cold-war-spy-plane-over-bcs-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-nasa-flew-a-repurposed-cold-war-spy-plane-over-bcs-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-leash dogs increase chance of human-bear conflict: study]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high-profile encounter with a grizzly bear that was caught on camera, and a new study analyzing human-bear conflicts that involved dogs, are highlighting the need to keep dogs on-leash when hiking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/off-leash-dogs-increase-chance-of-human-bear-conflict-study/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/off-leash-dogs-increase-chance-of-human-bear-conflict-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar eclipse glasses 'sold out everywhere' as people look for alternatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eclipse glasses can offer protection from harmful rays of sunlight but most high street stores have sold out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-glasses-sold-out-everywhere-as-people-look-for-alternatives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/solar-eclipse-glasses-sold-out-everywhere-as-people-look-for-alternatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta says hunting bears with dogs will protect caribou. The province's former caribou manager disagrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letting hunters use dogs to hunt black bears is a move the Alberta government says will help caribou conservation efforts, but wildlife biologists aren't convinced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alberta-says-hunting-bears-with-dogs-will-protect-caribou-the-provinces-former-caribou-manager-disagrees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alberta-says-hunting-bears-with-dogs-will-protect-caribou-the-provinces-former-caribou-manager-disagrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/eclipse-chasers-scramble-for-glasses-as-stocks-run-low/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/eclipse-chasers-scramble-for-glasses-as-stocks-run-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrong bear killed by RCMP after girl attacked in Maple Ridge, B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say they are still searching for the black bear that attacked a three-year-old girl in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Sunday, after confirming a bear RCMP killed wasn't the one that did it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wrong-bear-killed-by-rcmp-after-girl-attacked-in-maple-ridge-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wrong-bear-killed-by-rcmp-after-girl-attacked-in-maple-ridge-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water 'flagship' chalk stream rated as poor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firm says it has invested in the chalk stream and water quality is "influenced by a range of factors".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thames-water-flagship-chalk-stream-rated-as-poor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thames-water-flagship-chalk-stream-rated-as-poor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LRP5-dependent transport of polyunsaturated fatty acids serves as an immune checkpoint for natural killer cells | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polyunsaturated fatty acids curb NK cell function and immunotherapy efficacy against colon cancer in mice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lrp5-dependent-transport-of-polyunsaturated-fatty-acids-serves-as-an-immune-checkpoint-for-natural-killer-cells-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lrp5-dependent-transport-of-polyunsaturated-fatty-acids-serves-as-an-immune-checkpoint-for-natural-killer-cells-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defining STING activity | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mapping mutations to cellular outcomes reveals the molecular mechanisms underlying STING activity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/defining-sting-activity-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/defining-sting-activity-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the scaffold: Glia as architects of the neural extracellular matrix | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[How glial cells dynamically shape their surroundings provides insight into brain development and aging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beyond-the-scaffold-glia-as-architects-of-the-neural-extracellular-matrix-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beyond-the-scaffold-glia-as-architects-of-the-neural-extracellular-matrix-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What these salamanders could tell us about the health of Nova Scotian forests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eastern red-backed salamander may hold the key to better understanding the health of old hemlock forests in southwestern Nova Scotia. Researchers are looking at salamander populations and behaviour to study the impacts of an invasive bug and the insecticides we use to fight it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-these-salamanders-could-tell-us-about-the-health-of-nova-scotian-forests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-these-salamanders-could-tell-us-about-the-health-of-nova-scotian-forests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country's most powerful earthquake in decades could rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-rescue-efforts-press-on-after-quake-death-toll-expected-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-rescue-efforts-press-on-after-quake-death-toll-expected-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake as death toll rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue efforts across western Colombia carried into a second day on Tuesday as emergency workers dug through collapsed buildings and flattened homes, amid expectations that the death toll from the country's most powerful earthquake in decades could rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-rescue-efforts-press-on-after-quake-as-death-toll-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-rescue-efforts-press-on-after-quake-as-death-toll-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue crews dug through mountains of shattered concrete in western Colombia on Tuesday, racing to find survivors after a powerful earthquake killed more than 250 people, according to estimates from local authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-quake-death-toll-tops-250-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-quake-death-toll-tops-250-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia quake death toll tops 200 as rescuers race to find survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rescue crews dug through mountains of shattered concrete in western Colombia on Tuesday, racing to find survivors after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 people, according to estimates from local authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-quake-death-toll-tops-200-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/colombia-quake-death-toll-tops-200-as-rescuers-race-to-find-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soot falling across Hamilton contains toxic chemicals linked to burning coal, researchers find]]></title><description><![CDATA[McMaster University researchers studying the soot falling on Hamilton neighbourhoods have determined the grimy, black substance contains toxic chemicals consistent with coal combustion. For the "What's the Grime?" study, they worked with volunteers to collect samples throughout the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/soot-falling-across-hamilton-contains-toxic-chemicals-linked-to-burning-coal-researchers-find/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/soot-falling-across-hamilton-contains-toxic-chemicals-linked-to-burning-coal-researchers-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival']]></title><description><![CDATA[Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/disabled-in-a-heatwave-were-talking-about-survival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/disabled-in-a-heatwave-were-talking-about-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch these endangered turtles get released back into their habitat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each summer, conservationists with the Canadian Wildlife Federation release endangered Blanding's turtles in west Ottawa. This year, they're releasing 900 hatchlings &mdash; up from 600 last year. Rachelle Elsiufi tagged along for a recent release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-these-endangered-turtles-get-released-back-into-their-habitat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-these-endangered-turtles-get-released-back-into-their-habitat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Big emotion': Freediver discovers ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ancient Roman shipwreck believed to date back more than 2,000 years has been discovered off the coast of Sicily. The wreck was found by freediver Giacomo De Mola, whose radar picked up what he initially thought was a 'strange rock.' The cargo appears to consist of amphoras, which are Roman vases used for storing and transporting liquids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/big-emotion-freediver-discovers-ancient-roman-shipwreck-off-the-coast-of-sicily/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/big-emotion-freediver-discovers-ancient-roman-shipwreck-off-the-coast-of-sicily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Ni&ntilde;o conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/worlds-oceans-hit-record-high-july-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/worlds-oceans-hit-record-high-july-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shark teeth fossils discovered in Cape Breton]]></title><description><![CDATA[V-shaped indentations in a rock surface on a Dominion, N.S., beach may prove freshwater sharks once lived in the area millions of years ago. Experts hope ongoing research will reveal more about ancient history in the Maritimes. The CBC's Samuel Murrant has the story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/shark-teeth-fossils-discovered-in-cape-breton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/shark-teeth-fossils-discovered-in-cape-breton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.L. wildfires impeding day-to-day geoscience work, but less than in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Increasingly severe wildfire seasons are a public safety concern in Newfoundland and Labrador, while also having implications for regular activities in rural and remote areas, including geoscience work essential for the mining sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nl-wildfires-impeding-day-to-day-geoscience-work-but-less-than-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nl-wildfires-impeding-day-to-day-geoscience-work-but-less-than-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on Sunday evening, affecting Shanghai and other parts of eastern China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-evacuates-one-million-from-homes-as-massive-storm-arrives/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-evacuates-one-million-from-homes-as-massive-storm-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/not-afraid-to-stay-the-canadians-taking-fighting-wildfires-into-their-own-hands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/not-afraid-to-stay-the-canadians-taking-fighting-wildfires-into-their-own-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longest serving volunteer helps boost bird numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bird charity's longest serving volunteer helps achieve big success in boosting species recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/longest-serving-volunteer-helps-boost-bird-numbers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/longest-serving-volunteer-helps-boost-bird-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. horse gets 2nd chance at life after being rescued from frozen creek near Cochin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frosty the horse was rescued from a frozen Lehman Creek, near the resort village of Cochin. He came out alive, but with major injuries. Now, after long months of treatments and recovery, Frosty is thriving on his new farm with his new family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sask-horse-gets-2nd-chance-at-life-after-being-rescued-from-frozen-creek-near-cochin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sask-horse-gets-2nd-chance-at-life-after-being-rescued-from-frozen-creek-near-cochin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What lives in the rivers near you? Why scientists want you to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they say we need to know our underwater neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-lives-in-the-rivers-near-you-why-scientists-want-you-to-know/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-lives-in-the-rivers-near-you-why-scientists-want-you-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-turtle-to-be-sent-back-home-in-5000-mile-incredibly-emotional-trip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-turtle-to-be-sent-back-home-in-5000-mile-incredibly-emotional-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1999: Solar eclipse experienced from Alderney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Footage of people in Alderney catching the best view in the British Isles of the solar eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/1999-solar-eclipse-experienced-from-alderney/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/1999-solar-eclipse-experienced-from-alderney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If we worry about erosion, we will never get any sleep']]></title><description><![CDATA[Derick Bowler says even if he won the lottery he knows he would not be able to stop nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/if-we-worry-about-erosion-we-will-never-get-any-sleep/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/if-we-worry-about-erosion-we-will-never-get-any-sleep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skywatchers are set to witness two major celestial events next week, with a deep partial solar eclipse followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/most-of-sun-to-be-eclipsed-across-island-of-ireland/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/most-of-sun-to-be-eclipsed-across-island-of-ireland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste company owner is a 'woman in a man's world']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who runs a waste collection firm says she was warned not to get involved in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/waste-company-owner-is-a-woman-in-a-mans-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/waste-company-owner-is-a-woman-in-a-mans-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-its-like-to-chase-solar-eclipses-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-its-like-to-chase-solar-eclipses-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australia-is-the-planets-extinction-hotspot-but-one-animal-offers-a-glimmer-of-hope/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australia-is-the-planets-extinction-hotspot-but-one-animal-offers-a-glimmer-of-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado formed north of Kemptville last weekend, researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Western University's Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) has confirmed that a tornado hit an area near Kemptville, Ont., during a major storm on Aug. 2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-formed-north-of-kemptville-last-weekend-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-formed-north-of-kemptville-last-weekend-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/typhoon-dolphin-batters-japans-okinawa-before-bearing-down-on-china/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/typhoon-dolphin-batters-japans-okinawa-before-bearing-down-on-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple turning inherited farm into nature site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The farm in Cockermouth is undergoing a 30-year project to boost wildlife there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/couple-turning-inherited-farm-into-nature-site/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/couple-turning-inherited-farm-into-nature-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, U.S. shadow Chinese research ships in the Arctic as concern grows over Snow Dragons' presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and the U.S. are shadowing two Chinese icebreakers operating in Arctic waters off Alaska, amid growing concern their scientific missions could also gather strategically valuable undersea data. Defence experts warn China&rsquo;s expanding Arctic presence is testing Canada's already stretched military capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-us-shadow-chinese-research-ships-in-the-arctic-as-concern-grows-over-snow-dragons-presence/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-us-shadow-chinese-research-ships-in-the-arctic-as-concern-grows-over-snow-dragons-presence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can we see during the partial solar eclipse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-can-we-see-during-the-partial-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-can-we-see-during-the-partial-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about the solar eclipse over Yorkshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire residents have a rare chance to see the best view of a solar eclipse since 1999 next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-solar-eclipse-over-yorkshire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-solar-eclipse-over-yorkshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This pet hamster is probably logging more kilometres on Strava than you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mollie the hamster has become something of a star in the running world after his owner, a Dutch physicist, rigged a system to track the critter's movements on the running app Strava.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-pet-hamster-is-probably-logging-more-kilometres-on-strava-than-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-pet-hamster-is-probably-logging-more-kilometres-on-strava-than-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is this the best day of the year for stargazing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Put 12 August in the diary for some of the best astronomical events of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-this-the-best-day-of-the-year-for-stargazing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-this-the-best-day-of-the-year-for-stargazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-administration-to-pay-german-firm-12bn-to-halt-us-wind-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-administration-to-pay-german-firm-12bn-to-halt-us-wind-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-strikes-12bn-deal-to-pay-german-firm-to-halt-offshore-wind-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-strikes-12bn-deal-to-pay-german-firm-to-halt-offshore-wind-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready for 'meteor Christmas' with an added bonus: a partial solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every August we are treated to one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Perseids. But this year, during the day of the peak, much of Canada will also get a partial solar eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/get-ready-for-meteor-christmas-with-an-added-bonus-a-partial-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/get-ready-for-meteor-christmas-with-an-added-bonus-a-partial-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bezos-backed $200M species project faces greenwashing scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although the Jeff Bezos and Leonardo DiCaprio-backed Phoenix Species Project faces some funding controversy, grassroots organizations are still using it to make a difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bezos-backed-200m-species-project-faces-greenwashing-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bezos-backed-200m-species-project-faces-greenwashing-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-damage-could-take-hundreds-of-years-to-recover-from-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-damage-could-take-hundreds-of-years-to-recover-from-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drone-warnings-and-sheltering-in-airports-as-south-korea-battles-historic-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drone-warnings-and-sheltering-in-airports-as-south-korea-battles-historic-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is Jackie? Beloved live cam eagle in critical condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bald eagle, who has gained worldwide fame as the protagonist of a nest live-stream in California, has been diagnosed with anaemia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-is-jackie-beloved-live-cam-eagle-in-critical-condition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-is-jackie-beloved-live-cam-eagle-in-critical-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Nasa astronauts conduct 6.5-hour spacewalk outside ISS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir ventured out to install a mounting hardware for the future addition of solar arrays to the space station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-nasa-astronauts-conduct-65-hour-spacewalk-outside-iss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-nasa-astronauts-conduct-65-hour-spacewalk-outside-iss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charles Darwin finally proven right about bug-eating plant after 150 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have finally proven what Charles Darwin suspected more than a century ago &mdash; that a small, innocent-looking flowering plant growing in the rocky mountain crevices of southwestern China is, in fact, a killer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/charles-darwin-finally-proven-right-about-bug-eating-plant-after-150-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/charles-darwin-finally-proven-right-about-bug-eating-plant-after-150-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coyote pup curls up in woman's bed as presence increases across Toronto]]></title><description><![CDATA[After leaving the back door open for her routine cleaner, Alice Kent found an unexpected furry visitor curled up in her bed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/coyote-pup-curls-up-in-womans-bed-as-presence-increases-across-toronto/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/coyote-pup-curls-up-in-womans-bed-as-presence-increases-across-toronto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[72-year-old hiker attacked by grizzly bear in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hiker was taken to hospital by air ambulance in serious condition, with lacerations on her body and a neck fracture, officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/72-year-old-hiker-attacked-by-grizzly-bear-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/72-year-old-hiker-attacked-by-grizzly-bear-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/south-korea-space-agency-shares-moon-images-after-spacex-rocket-debris-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/south-korea-space-agency-shares-moon-images-after-spacex-rocket-debris-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/employees-make-plans-for-a-windfall-as-spacex-shares-are-unlocked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/employees-make-plans-for-a-windfall-as-spacex-shares-are-unlocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Test rocket launch from Shetland spaceport put on hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch company has "encountered an issue" and will not use a five-week window starting on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/test-rocket-launch-from-shetland-spaceport-put-on-hold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/test-rocket-launch-from-shetland-spaceport-put-on-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the mark a SpaceX rocket crash left on the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Korean satellite has captured images of the mark left on the moon when a SpaceX rocket crashed into it on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heres-the-mark-a-spacex-rocket-crash-left-on-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heres-the-mark-a-spacex-rocket-crash-left-on-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal warning after rise in seahorse disturbances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists say protected seahorses are being disturbed, both intentionally and unintentionally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/legal-warning-after-rise-in-seahorse-disturbances/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/legal-warning-after-rise-in-seahorse-disturbances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brake for snakes: Strathcona County hopes to prevent garter snake deaths on rural road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strathcona County is implementing new measures to protect plains garter snakes from vehicle traffic. The move comes after more than 1,000 snake deaths were reported in recent years along a seven-kilometre stretch of Range Road 210, between Township Road 530 and Wye Road heading south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/brake-for-snakes-strathcona-county-hopes-to-prevent-garter-snake-deaths-on-rural-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/brake-for-snakes-strathcona-county-hopes-to-prevent-garter-snake-deaths-on-rural-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All of England's rivers and lakes polluted with chemicals, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comprehensive assessment of England's waterways is the first in six years and shows little improvement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/all-of-englands-rivers-and-lakes-polluted-with-chemicals-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/all-of-englands-rivers-and-lakes-polluted-with-chemicals-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Done the Wordle yet? Even brief moments of leisure offer benefits, new study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leisure activities don't require lengthy time commitments or a gym membership to pay off. A Dalhousie University study found that even taking a couple of minutes to watch the sunrise, do a word puzzle, savour a coffee or chat with a co-worker can help alleviate stress and bring joy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/done-the-wordle-yet-even-brief-moments-of-leisure-offer-benefits-new-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/done-the-wordle-yet-even-brief-moments-of-leisure-offer-benefits-new-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change made Canadian wildfires in N.W.T. and Ontario roughly twice as likely, analysis finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new rapid analysis has found that human-induced climate change has made wildfire in the Northwest Territories and Ontario about twice as likely to occur, and it warns that the world must step away from fossil fuels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-change-made-canadian-wildfires-in-nwt-and-ontario-roughly-twice-as-likely-analysis-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-change-made-canadian-wildfires-in-nwt-and-ontario-roughly-twice-as-likely-analysis-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's 'exceptionally serious' drought tests a country famous for its rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought after what the United Kingdom's Environment Agency described last week as an "exceptionally serious" dry spell. In July, England received just seven per cent of its average rainfall for the month. Southern England received only one per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/britains-exceptionally-serious-drought-tests-a-country-famous-for-its-rain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/britains-exceptionally-serious-drought-tests-a-country-famous-for-its-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marmots facing money troubles turn to OnlyFans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Colorado lab researching the ground-squirrels comes up with an innovative way to raise money after funding cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marmots-facing-money-troubles-turn-to-onlyfans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marmots-facing-money-troubles-turn-to-onlyfans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-havent-we-seen-images-of-spacex-moon-crash-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-havent-we-seen-images-of-spacex-moon-crash-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It looks like a SpaceX rocket did slam into the moon (as predicted)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday, scientists reported, after drifting off course for the past year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/it-looks-like-a-spacex-rocket-did-slam-into-the-moon-as-predicted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/it-looks-like-a-spacex-rocket-did-slam-into-the-moon-as-predicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debris plume suggests SpaceX rocket did slam into the moon — as predicted]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday, scientists reported, after drifting off course for the past year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/debris-plume-suggests-spacex-rocket-did-slam-into-the-moon-as-predicted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/debris-plume-suggests-spacex-rocket-did-slam-into-the-moon-as-predicted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This kitten was too tiny for a wheelchair. So his foster mom made one with Hot Wheels and duct tape]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Gelato the kitten arrived at a Cincinnati animal shelter last month, injured and unable to use his back legs, he was too tiny for an animal wheelchair. So the shelter worker who is fostering him decided to get creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-kitten-was-too-tiny-for-a-wheelchair-so-his-foster-mom-made-one-with-hot-wheels-and-duct-tape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-kitten-was-too-tiny-for-a-wheelchair-so-his-foster-mom-made-one-with-hot-wheels-and-duct-tape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next Toronto? Reports of urban raccoons on the rise in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raccoons are seldom seen in most of Alberta, where harsh winters and abundant predators are among the challenges they face. But according to pest control professionals and wildlife biologists, sightings of the stripe-tailed critters appear to be on the rise in Calgary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-next-toronto-reports-of-urban-raccoons-on-the-rise-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-next-toronto-reports-of-urban-raccoons-on-the-rise-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See the Sun like never before with most detailed images yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[New images and footage of the Sun show "whirlpools" of activity that it has not been possible to see before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/see-the-sun-like-never-before-with-most-detailed-images-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/see-the-sun-like-never-before-with-most-detailed-images-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-can-scientists-learn-from-a-stray-spacex-rocket-hitting-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-can-scientists-learn-from-a-stray-spacex-rocket-hitting-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marmot hitchhikes to the suburbs from the mountains | The Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Ratzlaff tells The National about the moment a marmot secretly hitched a ride on his truck from Kananaskis to Airdrie, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marmot-hitchhikes-to-the-suburbs-from-the-mountains-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marmot-hitchhikes-to-the-suburbs-from-the-mountains-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mysterious-elephant-deaths-in-kenya-raise-questions-around-pesticides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mysterious-elephant-deaths-in-kenya-raise-questions-around-pesticides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia confirms first mass death of seabirds from H5N1 bird flu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia warned on Monday against the risk of a wider spread of H5N1 bird flu after its first mass mortality episode among seabirds killed &zwnj;about 50 greater crested terns off the coast south of Adelaide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australia-confirms-first-mass-death-of-seabirds-from-h5n1-bird-flu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australia-confirms-first-mass-death-of-seabirds-from-h5n1-bird-flu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge wasp nest takes over wildlife trust's office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eilish Rothney says the nest, which has engulfed her ring binders, is about 1m (3.2ft) tall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/huge-wasp-nest-takes-over-wildlife-trusts-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/huge-wasp-nest-takes-over-wildlife-trusts-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adenosine 2A receptor drives microglial efferocytosis to accelerate white matter repair and functional recovery after stroke | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stimulating the efferocytosis of cellular and myelin debris by microglia after stroke promotes remyelination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/adenosine-2a-receptor-drives-microglial-efferocytosis-to-accelerate-white-matter-repair-and-functional-recovery-after-stroke-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/adenosine-2a-receptor-drives-microglial-efferocytosis-to-accelerate-white-matter-repair-and-functional-recovery-after-stroke-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where in the West Country to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-in-the-west-country-to-see-the-biggest-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-in-the-west-country-to-see-the-biggest-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of swan family leaves residents 'devastated']]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says there is blue-green algae on the lake which can be damaging for wildlife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/death-of-swan-family-leaves-residents-devastated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/death-of-swan-family-leaves-residents-devastated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young white-tailed eagles released on Exmoor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up to 20 additional young birds will be released over the next three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/young-white-tailed-eagles-released-on-exmoor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/young-white-tailed-eagles-released-on-exmoor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will happen when a SpaceX rocket collides with the Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our satellite has endured countless blows over millions of years - and astronomers think this one could be a useful accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-will-happen-when-a-spacex-rocket-collides-with-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-will-happen-when-a-spacex-rocket-collides-with-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This researcher is unleashing a new predator to combat Japanese beetles on P.E.I.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A researcher on P.E.I. hopes a project with winsome flies will help crush the pesky Japanese beetles that have been attacking Island gardens for years. The flies have worked in other areas, and now they're being set free here. CBC&rsquo;s Nancy Russell reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-researcher-is-unleashing-a-new-predator-to-combat-japanese-beetles-on-pei/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-researcher-is-unleashing-a-new-predator-to-combat-japanese-beetles-on-pei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DFO study updates science behind lobster management measures in N.S., N.B.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans are reviewing potential scenarios if lobster stocks change in the waters off Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick, including the effects of reducing season lengths and trap limits, altering size limits, and other measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dfo-study-updates-science-behind-lobster-management-measures-in-ns-nb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dfo-study-updates-science-behind-lobster-management-measures-in-ns-nb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curlew revival continues at nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birds from previous releases pair up and return to nest at the site on the Isle of Sheppey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/curlew-revival-continues-at-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/curlew-revival-continues-at-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More belugas from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., head to new home in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven more whales are on the move from Marineland, headed to a new home at an aquarium in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-belugas-from-marineland-in-niagara-falls-ont-head-to-new-home-in-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-belugas-from-marineland-in-niagara-falls-ont-head-to-new-home-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut prepares for International Space Station mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing up on a cattle farm in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-astronaut-prepares-for-international-space-station-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-astronaut-prepares-for-international-space-station-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One in 50 million: Oscar the two-coloured lobster lands in N.S. aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his 40 years as a lobster fisherman, Robert Wagner had never seen a critter like it: a half-blue, half-orange lobster, split down the middle from head to tail. "I said, 'Wow! I've never seen that like that in my life,'" said Wagner. Oscar is now calling the Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity in Halifax home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/one-in-50-million-oscar-the-two-coloured-lobster-lands-in-ns-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/one-in-50-million-oscar-the-two-coloured-lobster-lands-in-ns-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rhine-falls-to-record-low-levels-as-drought-strains-europes-rivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rhine-falls-to-record-low-levels-as-drought-strains-europes-rivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Saskatchewan's threatened 'butcher bird' that impales its prey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The songbirds appear to be soft-feathered and pudgy. But when it&rsquo;s time to eat, they turn into ruthless killers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meet-saskatchewans-threatened-butcher-bird-that-impales-its-prey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meet-saskatchewans-threatened-butcher-bird-that-impales-its-prey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find funding and save Jodrell Bank, stars say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronaut Tim Peake, guitarist Johnny Marr and 150 other public figures have signed an open letter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/find-funding-and-save-jodrell-bank-stars-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/find-funding-and-save-jodrell-bank-stars-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relying on GPS for directions makes your brain lazy. Here's how to give it a workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting lost is actually great exercise for your brain. As is putting limits on how much guidance you get from your mapping and GPS tools this summer, be it on a drive to the cottage or exploring a new city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/relying-on-gps-for-directions-makes-your-brain-lazy-heres-how-to-give-it-a-workout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/relying-on-gps-for-directions-makes-your-brain-lazy-heres-how-to-give-it-a-workout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A SpaceX rocket will slam into the moon on Wednesday, and astronomers will be watching closely]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the early hours of Wednesday morning, telescopes around the world will try to capture something never seen from Earth: an old rocket slamming into the moon's daylight side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-spacex-rocket-will-slam-into-the-moon-on-wednesday-and-astronomers-will-be-watching-closely/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-spacex-rocket-will-slam-into-the-moon-on-wednesday-and-astronomers-will-be-watching-closely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers clear brook to reduce flood risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a hot summer drying out Syston Brook, volunteers have prepared the waterway ready for rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteers-clear-brook-to-reduce-flood-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteers-clear-brook-to-reduce-flood-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You can't describe the loss' - the reality of bovine TB on farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife intervention proposals are controversial but farmers say they are needed to reduce bTB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-cant-describe-the-loss-the-reality-of-bovine-tb-on-farmers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-cant-describe-the-loss-the-reality-of-bovine-tb-on-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ships stranded in Gulf could pose global invasive-species threat, study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ships stalled in the Gulf region due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could pose an 'immense' threat, according to a paper published last week. Experts say biofouling on hundreds of ships over several months could lead to the spread of invasive species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ships-stranded-in-gulf-could-pose-global-invasive-species-threat-study-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ships-stranded-in-gulf-could-pose-global-invasive-species-threat-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Ukraine's front lines, female soldiers testing Canadian-designed body armour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines of Russia's war are testing new body armour designed by a Canadian company to fit women so that they no longer have to wear ill-fitting ballistic plates made for men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/on-ukraines-front-lines-female-soldiers-testing-canadian-designed-body-armour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/on-ukraines-front-lines-female-soldiers-testing-canadian-designed-body-armour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Trump rolls back endangered species protection, experts say Canadian wildlife is also at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is being sued by conservation groups over a change they say will weaken habitat protection for endangered species. In Canada, experts say the move could also harm animals that move between the two countries, including migratory birds and southern resident killer whales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-trump-rolls-back-endangered-species-protection-experts-say-canadian-wildlife-is-also-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-trump-rolls-back-endangered-species-protection-experts-say-canadian-wildlife-is-also-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency believes the fish were killed as a result of the heat and drain water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hundreds-of-dead-fish-in-river-linked-to-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hundreds-of-dead-fish-in-river-linked-to-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/italy-putting-nearly-all-major-cities-on-highest-heat-alert/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/italy-putting-nearly-all-major-cities-on-highest-heat-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free diver, 21, wants to 'give back' to the ocean that has helped him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iesetyn Morgan regularly free dives and shares the footage of marine life on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/free-diver-21-wants-to-give-back-to-the-ocean-that-has-helped-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/free-diver-21-wants-to-give-back-to-the-ocean-that-has-helped-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whales are dying in B.C. waters. Here's how 2 groups are trying to save them]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated 20,000 whales are killed worldwide by vessel strikes each year, according to the International Marine Mammal Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/whales-are-dying-in-bc-waters-heres-how-2-groups-are-trying-to-save-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/whales-are-dying-in-bc-waters-heres-how-2-groups-are-trying-to-save-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is your windshield cleaner after road trips? It's a bad sign for bugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people remember road trips back in the day that left windshields splattered with insects &ndash; and may get the uncomfortable feeling that things have changed. Here's what researchers are finding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-your-windshield-cleaner-after-road-trips-its-a-bad-sign-for-bugs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-your-windshield-cleaner-after-road-trips-its-a-bad-sign-for-bugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is]]></title><description><![CDATA[From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/should-you-take-the-plunge-how-to-tell-how-clean-the-sea-is/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/should-you-take-the-plunge-how-to-tell-how-clean-the-sea-is/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-lifelong-obsession-with-mystery-of-elusive-pink-zebra-seaweed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-lifelong-obsession-with-mystery-of-elusive-pink-zebra-seaweed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pine marten babies born on Exmoor for first time in 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine females and 10 males were introduced to the area by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pine-marten-babies-born-on-exmoor-for-first-time-in-100-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pine-marten-babies-born-on-exmoor-for-first-time-in-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England and Wales on course for driest July on record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/england-and-wales-on-course-for-driest-july-on-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/england-and-wales-on-course-for-driest-july-on-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are so many bears getting hit on Quebec highways?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 7,000 collisions involving large animals were reported in Quebec in 2025. In most cases, experts say large mammals, like bears and moose, are simply looking for food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-are-so-many-bears-getting-hit-on-quebec-highways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-are-so-many-bears-getting-hit-on-quebec-highways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hedgehog-road-deaths-devastating-populations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hedgehog-road-deaths-devastating-populations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-to-see-the-biggest-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-to-see-the-biggest-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drought-conditions-may-worsen-before-improving-as-little-rain-in-sight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drought-conditions-may-worsen-before-improving-as-little-rain-in-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India wants to join the strawberry superpowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/india-wants-to-join-the-strawberry-superpowers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/india-wants-to-join-the-strawberry-superpowers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooling hot subways in NYC with Canadian tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at technology to cool steamy subway stations and 'mine' their heat for use elsewhere, learn how wildfires generate their own weather and dive into the problem of 'wishcycling.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cooling-hot-subways-in-nyc-with-canadian-tech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cooling-hot-subways-in-nyc-with-canadian-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian tech aims to cool hot subways in New York City]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at technology to cool steamy subway stations and 'mine' their heat for use elsewhere, learn how wildfires generate their own weather and dive into the problem of 'wishcycling.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-tech-aims-to-cool-hot-subways-in-new-york-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-tech-aims-to-cool-hot-subways-in-new-york-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/danubes-record-low-levels-force-shutdown-of-hungarys-only-nuclear-plant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/danubes-record-low-levels-force-shutdown-of-hungarys-only-nuclear-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drought-declared-across-whole-of-wales-as-conditions-deteriorate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drought-declared-across-whole-of-wales-as-conditions-deteriorate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare duck-billed dinosaur tracks in Tumbler Ridge help tell story of ancient delta, says earth scientist]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1988, earth scientist Guy Plint was conducting sedimentary studies around Tumbler Ridge, examining 86-million-year-old formations, when, unbeknownst to him, he unearthed duck-billed dinosaur tracks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-duck-billed-dinosaur-tracks-in-tumbler-ridge-help-tell-story-of-ancient-delta-says-earth-scientist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-duck-billed-dinosaur-tracks-in-tumbler-ridge-help-tell-story-of-ancient-delta-says-earth-scientist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dashcam-captures-tornado-toppling-power-lines-onto-car/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dashcam-captures-tornado-toppling-power-lines-onto-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vow to tackle city problem of nitrous oxide misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city agrees to crack down on the Class C drug with public education and enforcement measures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vow-to-tackle-city-problem-of-nitrous-oxide-misuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vow-to-tackle-city-problem-of-nitrous-oxide-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pesticide-sprayed tomatoes suspected to have killed 15 elephants in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pesticide-sprayed-tomatoes-suspected-to-have-killed-15-elephants-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pesticide-sprayed-tomatoes-suspected-to-have-killed-15-elephants-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyanide in tomato pesticide killed 15 elephants, Kenyan officials suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foul play is ruled out in the record number of elephant deaths for decades in this area of southern Kenya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cyanide-in-tomato-pesticide-killed-15-elephants-kenyan-officials-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cyanide-in-tomato-pesticide-killed-15-elephants-kenyan-officials-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bagpipes - the first defence against alien invaders?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire piper's tunes could soon make it to the moon under the plans of an space entrepreneur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bagpipes-the-first-defence-against-alien-invaders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bagpipes-the-first-defence-against-alien-invaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountaineer who took up fossil hunting after avalanche discovers rare 'sea dragon']]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mountaineer-who-took-up-fossil-hunting-after-avalanche-discovers-rare-sea-dragon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mountaineer-who-took-up-fossil-hunting-after-avalanche-discovers-rare-sea-dragon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountaineer who began fossil hunting after near-death experience discovers rare 'sea dragon']]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Myerscough swapped mountains for fossil-laden beaches after becoming trapped in snow on Yr Wyddfa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mountaineer-who-began-fossil-hunting-after-near-death-experience-discovers-rare-sea-dragon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mountaineer-who-began-fossil-hunting-after-near-death-experience-discovers-rare-sea-dragon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a tornado risk and thunderstorm watch for N.B. became a misinformation storm on social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 14, Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch mentioning that there was a tornado risk associated with the potential conditions. And while severe thunderstorms and a tornado never materialized, a social media storm did ensue, leading to the spread of misinformation, unreliable images and a lot of panic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-tornado-risk-and-thunderstorm-watch-for-nb-became-a-misinformation-storm-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-tornado-risk-and-thunderstorm-watch-for-nb-became-a-misinformation-storm-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stunning photos capture July's Buck Moon over the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skygazers captured brilliant photos of July's full Moon as it rose over the UK on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stunning-photos-capture-julys-buck-moon-over-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stunning-photos-capture-julys-buck-moon-over-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver 'sunlight on demand,' but what are the legal implications?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite hundreds of public comments opposing a giant space mirror that would shine light roughly five kilometres wide, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has given it the green light. What could this mean for Canadians?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-fcc-approves-giant-space-mirror-to-deliver-sunlight-on-demand-but-what-are-the-legal-implications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-fcc-approves-giant-space-mirror-to-deliver-sunlight-on-demand-but-what-are-the-legal-implications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butterflies thrive in micro-reserve garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Typical gardens would only have between five and 10 different species of butterfly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/butterflies-thrive-in-micro-reserve-garden/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/butterflies-thrive-in-micro-reserve-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences, and how much should we spend on adapting homes versus cutting carbon?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-uks-extreme-heat-is-shifting-the-conversation-about-air-con/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-the-uks-extreme-heat-is-shifting-the-conversation-about-air-con/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen's journey into space to be published in a book this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earthrise: A Canadian Astronaut's Journey into Deep Space will share story of the historic lunar mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-journey-into-space-to-be-published-in-a-book-this-fall-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-journey-into-space-to-be-published-in-a-book-this-fall-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s journey into space to be published in a book this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earthrise: A Canadian Astronaut's Journey into Deep Space will share story of the historic lunar mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-journey-into-space-to-be-published-in-a-book-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-astronaut-jeremy-hansens-journey-into-space-to-be-published-in-a-book-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birth of pine marten kits 'a fantastic sign']]></title><description><![CDATA[Pine marten babies have been born on Exmoor for the first time in a century, new footage shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/birth-of-pine-marten-kits-a-fantastic-sign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/birth-of-pine-marten-kits-a-fantastic-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marmots on OnlyFans: Researchers turn to the internet for funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding has always been a challenge for Dan Blumstein's long-term study of yellow-bellied marmots, even more so since the Trump administration started defunding some environmental research. So he and his team are posting videos of the loaf-like rodents on OnlyFans and asking for tips.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marmots-on-onlyfans-researchers-turn-to-the-internet-for-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marmots-on-onlyfans-researchers-turn-to-the-internet-for-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a heatwave cause trees to fall?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't sit under a tree during a heatwave - here's why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-a-heatwave-cause-trees-to-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-a-heatwave-cause-trees-to-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-than-half-of-england-in-drought-environment-agency-declares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-than-half-of-england-in-drought-environment-agency-declares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosepipe bans in force as drought declared - is your area affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hosepipe-bans-in-force-as-drought-declared-is-your-area-affected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hosepipe-bans-in-force-as-drought-declared-is-your-area-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/devastating-european-wildfires-in-maps-and-how-theyre-being-tackled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/devastating-european-wildfires-in-maps-and-how-theyre-being-tackled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to see July's Buck Moon light up the night sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-see-julys-buck-moon-light-up-the-night-sky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-see-julys-buck-moon-light-up-the-night-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jodrell Bank cuts 'a disappointing gamble']]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr George Dransfield says the decision to cut funding is "short-sighted".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jodrell-bank-cuts-a-disappointing-gamble/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jodrell-bank-cuts-a-disappointing-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buck Moon lights up Devon and Cornwall skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The July full moon is expected to peak at 15:36 BST on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/buck-moon-lights-up-devon-and-cornwall-skies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/buck-moon-lights-up-devon-and-cornwall-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Endangered tiger cubs born at Longleat Safari Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The species is one of the most endangered in the world, with only about 450 Amur tigers left in the wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/endangered-tiger-cubs-born-at-longleat-safari-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/endangered-tiger-cubs-born-at-longleat-safari-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mysterious-deaths-of-elephants-in-kenya-prompts-urgent-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mysterious-deaths-of-elephants-in-kenya-prompts-urgent-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These P.E.I. farmers are growing food — for bees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some farmers on P.E.I. are planting patches of fields for bees and other pollinators as part of a global campaign. There are 33 farms participating this year, and the hope is to build on that success. CBC&rsquo;s Nancy Russell reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-pei-farmers-are-growing-food-for-bees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-pei-farmers-are-growing-food-for-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Stewards of the land': Cape Breton groups heralded for salmon conservation efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shae Denny says it is "almost incomprehensible" that local conservation efforts in Cape Breton are being recognized on the world stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stewards-of-the-land-cape-breton-groups-heralded-for-salmon-conservation-efforts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stewards-of-the-land-cape-breton-groups-heralded-for-salmon-conservation-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can only see these fire clouds during huge wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge fire in southwest France has generated the country's first recorded pyrocumulonimbus fire cloud, which are far more common in Canada. Here's why these clouds are special, how they form and how they make wildfires worse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-can-only-see-these-fire-clouds-during-huge-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-can-only-see-these-fire-clouds-during-huge-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is open-weight AI, the tech behind Kimi K3 that's turning heads in Silicon Valley?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The freedom and lower price tag of open-weight models is turning the heads of business leaders in the west, where the merits have prompted letters from top tech leaders warning against restrictions on open models, despite the potential for security risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-open-weight-ai-the-tech-behind-kimi-k3-thats-turning-heads-in-silicon-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-open-weight-ai-the-tech-behind-kimi-k3-thats-turning-heads-in-silicon-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What climate science can tell us about the lost world that inspired The Odyssey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new climate study suggests centuries of drought added pressure to the Bronze Age societies that inspired Homer's The Odyssey, revealing how environmental stress, food insecurity and failing trade networks may have shaped a world of collapse and survival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-climate-science-can-tell-us-about-the-lost-world-that-inspired-the-odyssey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-climate-science-can-tell-us-about-the-lost-world-that-inspired-the-odyssey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large great white shark found dead on Nova Scotia beach, cause of death a mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in northern Nova Scotia have yet to determine what caused the death of a large great white shark that recently washed ashore near Pictou.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/large-great-white-shark-found-dead-on-nova-scotia-beach-cause-of-death-a-mystery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/large-great-white-shark-found-dead-on-nova-scotia-beach-cause-of-death-a-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black bears can once again be hunted with dogs in Alberta this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The practice has been brought back this year as part of Alberta's wildlife management strategy, namely to help protect recovering caribou populations from predators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/black-bears-can-once-again-be-hunted-with-dogs-in-alberta-this-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/black-bears-can-once-again-be-hunted-with-dogs-in-alberta-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNB researchers discover way to supercharge cancer-drug production]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research led by University of New Brunswick chemists may revolutionize the way some drugs are manufactured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/unb-researchers-discover-way-to-supercharge-cancer-drug-production/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/unb-researchers-discover-way-to-supercharge-cancer-drug-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Jodrell Bank Observatory and what does it do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-jodrell-bank-observatory-and-what-does-it-do/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-jodrell-bank-observatory-and-what-does-it-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone footage shows Wisconsin tornado damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[No fatalities or injuries were immediately reported after an EF-2 tornado hit parts of the Midwest state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drone-footage-shows-wisconsin-tornado-damage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drone-footage-shows-wisconsin-tornado-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driven into senescence by chronic stress | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chronic stress in mice causes anxiety and hyperglycemia by inducing senescence in amygdala astrocytes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/driven-into-senescence-by-chronic-stress-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/driven-into-senescence-by-chronic-stress-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A reduction in A-to-I RNA editing by ADAR disrupts Pumilio-mediated inhibition of MAPK signaling to drive intestinal stem cell aging | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RNA editing enzyme ADAR slows intestinal stem cell aging by reducing proliferative MAPK signaling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-reduction-in-a-to-i-rna-editing-by-adar-disrupts-pumilio-mediated-inhibition-of-mapk-signaling-to-drive-intestinal-stem-cell-aging-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-reduction-in-a-to-i-rna-editing-by-adar-disrupts-pumilio-mediated-inhibition-of-mapk-signaling-to-drive-intestinal-stem-cell-aging-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudbury 'bat walks' helping conservationists learn more about local populations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people avoid bats, but a Sudbury environmental group hopes to replace that fear with curiosity while studying the city's local bat population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sudbury-bat-walks-helping-conservationists-learn-more-about-local-populations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sudbury-bat-walks-helping-conservationists-learn-more-about-local-populations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudbury 'bat walks' help conservationists learn more about local populations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people avoid bats, but a Sudbury environmental group hopes to replace that fear with curiosity while studying the northern Ontario city's local bat population.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sudbury-bat-walks-help-conservationists-learn-more-about-local-populations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sudbury-bat-walks-help-conservationists-learn-more-about-local-populations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major earthquake shakes southern Japan, some victims trapped in damaged shopping mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major earthquake hit Japan's southern Kyushu island on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads &zwnj;and leaving some trapped and others presumed dead inside a partially collapsed shopping mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/major-earthquake-shakes-southern-japan-some-victims-trapped-in-damaged-shopping-mall/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/major-earthquake-shakes-southern-japan-some-victims-trapped-in-damaged-shopping-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnitude-7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan, injuring dozens and damaging buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major earthquake rocked Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture &zwnj;on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and injuring at least 50 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magnitude-71-earthquake-shakes-part-of-southern-japan-injuring-dozens-and-damaging-buildings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magnitude-71-earthquake-shakes-part-of-southern-japan-injuring-dozens-and-damaging-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 3 dead, dozens injured or missing after Japan earthquake]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island on Tuesday, killing at least three, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads &zwnj;and leaving some trapped inside a partially collapsed shopping mall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-3-dead-dozens-injured-or-missing-after-japan-earthquake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-3-dead-dozens-injured-or-missing-after-japan-earthquake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 13 dead after Japan earthquake as rescuers scramble to find survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said 13 people have been found dead after a powerful quake shook part of southwestern Japan. She said rescue workers were continuing to search for the missing on Wednesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-13-dead-after-japan-earthquake-as-rescuers-scramble-to-find-survivors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-13-dead-after-japan-earthquake-as-rescuers-scramble-to-find-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says Canada should stop wildfire smoke. Experts say it's not that simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[While U.S. President Donald Trump calls out Canadian wildfire management, communities across the country are seeking to mitigate the impacts of fires. Experts say not every fire can be stopped, but FireSmart practices, fireguards and Indigenous cultural burning can lower risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-says-canada-should-stop-wildfire-smoke-experts-say-its-not-that-simple/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-says-canada-should-stop-wildfire-smoke-experts-say-its-not-that-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Trump threatens wildfire smoke tariffs, Canada looks to reduce fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[While U.S. President Donald Trump calls out Canadian wildfire management, communities across the country are seeking to mitigate the impacts of fires. Experts say not every fire can be stopped, but FireSmart practices, fireguards and Indigenous cultural burning can lower risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-trump-threatens-wildfire-smoke-tariffs-canada-looks-to-reduce-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-trump-threatens-wildfire-smoke-tariffs-canada-looks-to-reduce-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[75 of these whales remain. A new West Coast pipeline would be 'devastating' for them, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple environmental groups are concerned the Alberta government's proposed oil pipeline route poses a risk to southern resident killer whales. They are protected under the Species At Risk Act, but the Carney government is considering changes that would give cabinet power to exempt certain projects from the "jeopardy test" for species at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/75-of-these-whales-remain-a-new-west-coast-pipeline-would-be-devastating-for-them-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/75-of-these-whales-remain-a-new-west-coast-pipeline-would-be-devastating-for-them-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tackling the 'nasty' plant that can cause blisters and scars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conservation group says it has made progress tackling giant hogweed infestations in County Tyrone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tackling-the-nasty-plant-that-can-cause-blisters-and-scars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tackling-the-nasty-plant-that-can-cause-blisters-and-scars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is best to see the July Buck Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[July's full moon is due on Wednesday, here's some of the best places to watch it where you live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-is-best-to-see-the-july-buck-moon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-is-best-to-see-the-july-buck-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gates smashed and crops destroyed as farmers threatened by gangs hunting hares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some barricade the entrances to their fields with concrete blocks and fallen trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/gates-smashed-and-crops-destroyed-as-farmers-threatened-by-gangs-hunting-hares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/gates-smashed-and-crops-destroyed-as-farmers-threatened-by-gangs-hunting-hares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain and France brace for new heatwaves as wildfire closes in on Bordeaux]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are expected to soar past 40C in some regions as a heatwave builds, further hampering firefighting efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spain-and-france-brace-for-new-heatwaves-as-wildfire-closes-in-on-bordeaux/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 06:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spain-and-france-brace-for-new-heatwaves-as-wildfire-closes-in-on-bordeaux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-prehistoric-species-fighting-for-survival-in-lough-neagh/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-prehistoric-species-fighting-for-survival-in-lough-neagh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-it-time-to-stop-using-glue-and-labels-on-paper/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-it-time-to-stop-using-glue-and-labels-on-paper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfires-stark-reminder-of-extreme-climate-challenge-says-william/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfires-stark-reminder-of-extreme-climate-challenge-says-william/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's iconic Jodrell Bank telescope faces axe in science cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Astronomers warn it would tear the heart out of UK science, and leave a generation untrained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-iconic-jodrell-bank-telescope-faces-axe-in-science-cuts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-iconic-jodrell-bank-telescope-faces-axe-in-science-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jade across the Rockies: New research on stone celt artifacts helps map Indigenous trade routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research analyzing jade artifacts, unearthed east of the Rocky Mountains, sheds light on vast Indigenous trade networks that once cut across pre-colonial Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jade-across-the-rockies-new-research-on-stone-celt-artifacts-helps-map-indigenous-trade-routes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jade-across-the-rockies-new-research-on-stone-celt-artifacts-helps-map-indigenous-trade-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tick-borne illness on the rise in Nova Scotia]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Nova Scotia began listing anaplasmosis as a notifiable disease in 2023, it logged 317 cases. Last year, that number was 681.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tick-borne-illness-on-the-rise-in-nova-scotia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tick-borne-illness-on-the-rise-in-nova-scotia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meteorites from viral June fireball event recovered from island in Lake Huron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists with Western University's Meteor Physics Group have verified that the fragments recently recovered from Cockburn Island in northern Ontario are meteorites from June 19 fireball event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meteorites-from-viral-june-fireball-event-recovered-from-island-in-lake-huron/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meteorites-from-viral-june-fireball-event-recovered-from-island-in-lake-huron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growth of sea lettuce can cause discoloured water, says biologist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A marine plant called sea lettuce is the reason some P.E.I. waterways change colour and smell like rotten eggs, says an expert in water biology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/growth-of-sea-lettuce-can-cause-discoloured-water-says-biologist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/growth-of-sea-lettuce-can-cause-discoloured-water-says-biologist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fredericton backyards abuzz with an insect that's finally being tracked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equipped with insect nets, vials and a temperature-controlled cooler, Nature NB is searching across Fredericton this summer to document an important but not well understood neighbour: the native bumblebee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fredericton-backyards-abuzz-with-an-insect-thats-finally-being-tracked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fredericton-backyards-abuzz-with-an-insect-thats-finally-being-tracked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer scheme credited with changing man's life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Reynolds, 27, says the scheme helps him to "get away from day-to-day life".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteer-scheme-credited-with-changing-mans-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteer-scheme-credited-with-changing-mans-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Off the scale' haul of nitrous oxide cans found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Litterpickers say they found 82 in a day, and normally find between three and 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/off-the-scale-haul-of-nitrous-oxide-cans-found/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/off-the-scale-haul-of-nitrous-oxide-cans-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The nature reserve where 'magical' glow worms thrive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-nature-reserve-where-magical-glow-worms-thrive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-nature-reserve-where-magical-glow-worms-thrive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Littering fines draw in almost £100k across county]]></title><description><![CDATA[New figures reveal which councils in Cambridgeshire have issued the most fines for littering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/littering-fines-draw-in-almost-100k-across-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/littering-fines-draw-in-almost-100k-across-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why scientists watched grass grow for 170 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Started by Victorians, Rothamsted Research are monitoring how grass grows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-scientists-watched-grass-grow-for-170-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-scientists-watched-grass-grow-for-170-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/macron-calls-crisis-meeting-as-wildfires-threaten-bordeaux-and-heatwave-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/macron-calls-crisis-meeting-as-wildfires-threaten-bordeaux-and-heatwave-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/firefighters-battle-wildfire-as-tens-of-thousands-evacuated-near-bordeaux/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/firefighters-battle-wildfire-as-tens-of-thousands-evacuated-near-bordeaux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg couple becomes unwitting hosts to 'musical roommates' as threatened chimney swifts move in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chimney swifts, a threatened migratory bird species, have taken up residence in a Winnipeg couple's 91-year-old home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/winnipeg-couple-becomes-unwitting-hosts-to-musical-roommates-as-threatened-chimney-swifts-move-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/winnipeg-couple-becomes-unwitting-hosts-to-musical-roommates-as-threatened-chimney-swifts-move-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists just found sugar in space. Here's why that matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a sweet discovery that has the science world talking &mdash; and may help us better understand the origins of life on Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-just-found-sugar-in-space-heres-why-that-matters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-just-found-sugar-in-space-heres-why-that-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada remains anti-nuke, but its potential path to the bomb is getting shorter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's indigenous nuclear industry, homegrown tech, use of heavy-water reactors producing plutonium and tritium, and abundant domestic supply of uranium all position this country as a prime candidate for developing a nuclear weapon. The government now faces a big decision over whether to enrich uranium for use in new small modular reactors, the one missing piece before it can produce a modern, two-stage thermonuclear device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-remains-anti-nuke-but-its-potential-path-to-the-bomb-is-getting-shorter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-remains-anti-nuke-but-its-potential-path-to-the-bomb-is-getting-shorter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's like having an amusement park and not opening it' - algae closures take toll]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are currently 245 algae blooms across water systems in Northern Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/its-like-having-an-amusement-park-and-not-opening-it-algae-closures-take-toll/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/its-like-having-an-amusement-park-and-not-opening-it-algae-closures-take-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa boss praises rise of women in science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Nicola Fox says she was one of four women on her science course at university in the 1991.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-boss-praises-rise-of-women-in-science/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-boss-praises-rise-of-women-in-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-than-300000-flee-wildfires-in-france-and-spain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-than-300000-flee-wildfires-in-france-and-spain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to see July's full Buck Moon as it rises in the night sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[July's full Moon, know as the Buck Moon, is set to light up the night sky next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-see-julys-full-buck-moon-as-it-rises-in-the-night-sky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-see-julys-full-buck-moon-as-it-rises-in-the-night-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo’s driverless cars involved in 68% fewer crashes than human drivers, U.S. study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo driverless cars were involved in 68 per cent fewer crashes than human drivers over a three-year period across four U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/waymos-driverless-cars-involved-in-68-fewer-crashes-than-human-drivers-us-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/waymos-driverless-cars-involved-in-68-fewer-crashes-than-human-drivers-us-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warnings are rising faster than actual tornadoes. Is that a good thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you feel like you've been inundated with tornado warnings this year, it's not just you. Canada is not only on track for a record-setting tornado year, but warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada are outpacing the twisters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-warnings-are-rising-faster-than-actual-tornadoes-is-that-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-warnings-are-rising-faster-than-actual-tornadoes-is-that-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable']]></title><description><![CDATA[BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/its-the-cocktail-taking-young-drinkers-by-storm-but-the-packaging-is-unrecyclable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/its-the-cocktail-taking-young-drinkers-by-storm-but-the-packaging-is-unrecyclable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA[French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux while officials in Madrid say they face the "worst fire in the history of the region".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-than-220000-evacuated-in-france-and-spain-due-to-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-than-220000-evacuated-in-france-and-spain-due-to-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: SpaceX's successful test flight and splashdown for Starship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The megarocket pulls off a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean an hour after launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-spacexs-successful-test-flight-and-splashdown-for-starship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-spacexs-successful-test-flight-and-splashdown-for-starship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada charges hikers after grizzly bear run-in with off-leash dog in Banff National Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of hikers with an off-leash dog were charged after coming close to a well-known grizzly bear on a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/parks-canada-charges-hikers-after-grizzly-bear-run-in-with-off-leash-dog-in-banff-national-park/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/parks-canada-charges-hikers-after-grizzly-bear-run-in-with-off-leash-dog-in-banff-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are BuzzBallz actually recyclable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BuzzBallz cannot be recycled as the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/are-buzzballz-actually-recyclable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/are-buzzballz-actually-recyclable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Buck Moon' set to light up sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[July's full Moon is set to be a special one - Sophia Herod explains why.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/buck-moon-set-to-light-up-sky/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/buck-moon-set-to-light-up-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain returns for some parts of the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain is returning for some of us this weekend &ndash; but is it enough for places that have seen little or now rain for weeks?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rain-returns-for-some-parts-of-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rain-returns-for-some-parts-of-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tens-of-thousands-evacuated-from-french-tourist-spot-and-near-madrid-as-wildfires-spread/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tens-of-thousands-evacuated-from-french-tourist-spot-and-near-madrid-as-wildfires-spread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orcas filmed smashing sunfish to smithereens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed teaming up to smash dead sunfish to pieces. In a new study, researchers speculate why they might be doing this.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/orcas-filmed-smashing-sunfish-to-smithereens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/orcas-filmed-smashing-sunfish-to-smithereens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orcas filmed smashing dead sunfish to smithereens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orcas in the Gulf of California have been filmed teaming up to smash dead sunfish to pieces. In a new study, researchers speculate why they might be doing this.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/orcas-filmed-smashing-dead-sunfish-to-smithereens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/orcas-filmed-smashing-dead-sunfish-to-smithereens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers' interest in pesticide-spraying drones surges after regulation change]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Health Canada lifted its restrictions to allow drones to spray approved pesticides, some farmers say they're looking to get on board in the coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farmers-interest-in-pesticide-spraying-drones-surges-after-regulation-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farmers-interest-in-pesticide-spraying-drones-surges-after-regulation-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cities may be going too easy on coyotes, researcher says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new research paper suggests Toronto needs to revamp its approach to coyote control in a way that's raising the hackles of some animal lovers and advocates. The study's lead author says coyotes that become a persistent nuisance should be euthanized and suggests the city waits too long before exercising that option.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cities-may-be-going-too-easy-on-coyotes-researcher-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cities-may-be-going-too-easy-on-coyotes-researcher-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's got a new plan for a southern pipeline to B.C.'s coast &mdash; it still won't be easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline through southern B.C. has been billed as a duplication of the 2024 Trans Mountain expansion, but a deviation to another terminal in the Fraser Valley is unearthing familiar challenges including seismic and environmental concerns and possible objections by First Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/albertas-got-a-new-plan-for-a-southern-pipeline-to-bcs-coast-mdash-it-still-wont-be-easy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/albertas-got-a-new-plan-for-a-southern-pipeline-to-bcs-coast-mdash-it-still-wont-be-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity']]></title><description><![CDATA[A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-find-the-secret-of-birdsongs-spectacular-diversity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-find-the-secret-of-birdsongs-spectacular-diversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These giant clouds are the result of the Boston Bar wildfires — more than 200 km away — experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photos of giant, cauliflower-like clouds are popping up on Vancouver-area social media feeds that experts say are pyrocumulus clouds produced by a wildfire more than 200 kilometres away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-giant-clouds-are-the-result-of-the-boston-bar-wildfires-more-than-200-km-away-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-giant-clouds-are-the-result-of-the-boston-bar-wildfires-more-than-200-km-away-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great apes avoid conflict by hugging and kissing each other]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do great apes keep the peace? A new study shows a smooch, a snuggle or even a little hanky-panky can go a long way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/great-apes-avoid-conflict-by-hugging-and-kissing-each-other/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/great-apes-avoid-conflict-by-hugging-and-kissing-each-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Toronto mathematician Jacob Tsimerman wins Fields Medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Toronto math professor Jacob Tsimerman has won the Fields Medal, the top global honour in mathematics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/university-of-toronto-mathematician-jacob-tsimerman-wins-fields-medal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/university-of-toronto-mathematician-jacob-tsimerman-wins-fields-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you be fined for using a hosepipe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Rich looks at what is and isn't allowed during a hosepipe ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-you-be-fined-for-using-a-hosepipe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-you-be-fined-for-using-a-hosepipe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosepipe ban in force as drought threatens - is your area affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hosepipe-ban-in-force-as-drought-threatens-is-your-area-affected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hosepipe-ban-in-force-as-drought-threatens-is-your-area-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales has seen about 5% of the average rainfall for July, after a series of back-to-back heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfires-and-record-dry-conditions-trigger-drought-in-parts-of-wales/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfires-and-record-dry-conditions-trigger-drought-in-parts-of-wales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal waste investigation sees £275k forfeited]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation spans Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/illegal-waste-investigation-sees-275k-forfeited/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/illegal-waste-investigation-sees-275k-forfeited/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islanders asked to 'track' not 'trample' Asian hornets]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 Asian hornet queens have been caught and nine nests destroyed so far this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/islanders-asked-to-track-not-trample-asian-hornets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/islanders-asked-to-track-not-trample-asian-hornets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When can you see the Perseid meteor shower?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perseid meteor shower is set to light up the night sky, putting on a spectacular treat for skygazers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/when-can-you-see-the-perseid-meteor-shower/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/when-can-you-see-the-perseid-meteor-shower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research finds a particular tree species can act as a wildfire barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ontario continues to experience its worst fire season on record, new research from McGill University reaffirms that aspen can act as a fire barrier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-research-finds-a-particular-tree-species-can-act-as-a-wildfire-barrier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-research-finds-a-particular-tree-species-can-act-as-a-wildfire-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butterfly city blooms in shadow of office blocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A patch of land in Hull city centre has been allowed to grow wild to create a haven for insects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/butterfly-city-blooms-in-shadow-of-office-blocks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/butterfly-city-blooms-in-shadow-of-office-blocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/secret-court-documents-reveal-potential-scale-of-illegal-sewage-spilling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/secret-court-documents-reveal-potential-scale-of-illegal-sewage-spilling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/even-camels-cant-cope-africas-ships-of-the-desert-hit-by-rising-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/even-camels-cant-cope-africas-ships-of-the-desert-hit-by-rising-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare contagious cancer found in fish from Quebec and U.S. lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's rare that cancerous tumours can spread from one individual to another. But a genetic study suggests that's what's happening with melanoma skin cancer tumours among catfish in Quebec and the northeastern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-contagious-cancer-found-in-fish-from-quebec-and-us-lakes-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-contagious-cancer-found-in-fish-from-quebec-and-us-lakes-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Rare' contagious cancer found in fish from Quebec and U.S. lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's rare that cancerous tumours can spread from one individual to another. But a genetic study suggests that's what's happening with melanoma skin cancer tumours among catfish in Quebec and the northeastern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-contagious-cancer-found-in-fish-from-quebec-and-us-lakes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-contagious-cancer-found-in-fish-from-quebec-and-us-lakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catfish in Quebec catch cancer from each other, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's rare that cancerous tumours can spread from one individual to another. But a genetic study suggests that's what's happening with melanoma skin cancer tumours among catfish in Quebec and the northeastern U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/catfish-in-quebec-catch-cancer-from-each-other-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/catfish-in-quebec-catch-cancer-from-each-other-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI model went rogue, hacked another company's system during testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue during a security test and triggered &zwnj;a hack that compromised the infrastructure of the AI startup Hugging Face last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/openai-model-went-rogue-hacked-another-companys-system-during-testing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/openai-model-went-rogue-hacked-another-companys-system-during-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fate of massive 20m-high space radar in ministers' hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MoD wants to put 27 giant radar dishes in Pembrokeshire, which campaigners have strongly opposed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fate-of-massive-20m-high-space-radar-in-ministers-hands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fate-of-massive-20m-high-space-radar-in-ministers-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Skeeter syndrome&rsquo; showing up in Alberta as mosquito populations boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's booming mosquito populations are triggering more than just itchiness and aggravation. It turns out the pesky swarms are leading to some emergency room visits in Alberta, particularly among children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/skeeter-syndromersquo-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/skeeter-syndromersquo-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Skeeter syndrome' showing up in Alberta as mosquito populations boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta's booming mosquito populations are triggering more than just itchiness and aggravation. It turns out the pesky swarms are leading to some emergency room visits in Alberta, particularly among children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/skeeter-syndrome-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/skeeter-syndrome-showing-up-in-alberta-as-mosquito-populations-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's largest onshore wind farm to be rebuilt with fewer, larger turbines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whitelee Windfarm has been producing electricity for about 20 years on a stretch of moorland near Eaglesham but is reaching the end of its life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-largest-onshore-wind-farm-to-be-rebuilt-with-fewer-larger-turbines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-largest-onshore-wind-farm-to-be-rebuilt-with-fewer-larger-turbines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal black bear attacks are extremely rare despite recent killings in Saskatchewan, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though last week's fatal black bear attack that killed a Saskatchewan couple came just months after another death involving a bear in the province, experts say such fatal attacks are still extremely rare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fatal-black-bear-attacks-are-extremely-rare-despite-recent-killings-in-saskatchewan-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fatal-black-bear-attacks-are-extremely-rare-despite-recent-killings-in-saskatchewan-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-farmers-could-fix-wales-polluted-rivers-and-save-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-farmers-could-fix-wales-polluted-rivers-and-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/great-apes-kiss-and-cuddle-to-keep-the-peace-says-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/great-apes-kiss-and-cuddle-to-keep-the-peace-says-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tokyo-urges-men-to-wear-shorts-to-work-but-women-say-its-leg-hair-harassment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tokyo-urges-men-to-wear-shorts-to-work-but-women-say-its-leg-hair-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beached belugas kept safe by Churchill conservation officers until tide returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manitoba Conservation officers Vitalii Skrynnyk and Owen Jones are relatively new to Churchill, but they already have a whale of a tale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beached-belugas-kept-safe-by-churchill-conservation-officers-until-tide-returns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beached-belugas-kept-safe-by-churchill-conservation-officers-until-tide-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marineland belugas from Ontario greeted by emotional U.S. aquarium staff after 'unprecedented rescue']]></title><description><![CDATA[After an "unprecedented rescue" from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Monday, six beluga whales have been settling into their new homes in the U.S. &mdash; amid smiles and hugs from aquarium staff. The massive moving efforts were completely safely, with all eyes on how the belugas will be doing as they get used to their new environments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marineland-belugas-from-ontario-greeted-by-emotional-us-aquarium-staff-after-unprecedented-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/marineland-belugas-from-ontario-greeted-by-emotional-us-aquarium-staff-after-unprecedented-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/brazils-amazon-sees-sharp-decline-in-size-of-area-burned-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/brazils-amazon-sees-sharp-decline-in-size-of-area-burned-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDRG1 expression in cancers confers dependence on DNA damage repair and sensitivity to quinacrine | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-throughput screens reveal therapeutic vulnerabilities around the stress-response protein NDRG1 in cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ndrg1-expression-in-cancers-confers-dependence-on-dna-damage-repair-and-sensitivity-to-quinacrine-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ndrg1-expression-in-cancers-confers-dependence-on-dna-damage-repair-and-sensitivity-to-quinacrine-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erratum for the Focus “LIPID MAPS: Powering discovery in lipidomics” | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the Focus &ldquo;LIPID MAPS: Powering discovery in lipidomics&rdquo; by L. Cockayne et al., Nils Helge Schebb was mistakenly omitted from the author list. Nils Helge Schebb has now been added to the list of authors in the PDF and online versions of the article.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/erratum-for-the-focus-lipid-maps-powering-discovery-in-lipidomics-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/erratum-for-the-focus-lipid-maps-powering-discovery-in-lipidomics-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design of a new psychedelic quipazine analog with therapeutic efficacy and potentially fewer side effects | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A psychedelic derivative promotes synaptic and behavioral plasticity without affecting GI motility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/design-of-a-new-psychedelic-quipazine-analog-with-therapeutic-efficacy-and-potentially-fewer-side-effects-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/design-of-a-new-psychedelic-quipazine-analog-with-therapeutic-efficacy-and-potentially-fewer-side-effects-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goldfish the North Atlantic right whale spotted outside Bay de Verde office window]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are only about 380 North Atlantic right whales in the world and earlier this month, Kristinn Skulason was able to see one just out his office window in Bay de Verde, a town in Newfoundland&rsquo;s Conception Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/goldfish-the-north-atlantic-right-whale-spotted-outside-bay-de-verde-office-window/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/goldfish-the-north-atlantic-right-whale-spotted-outside-bay-de-verde-office-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta's aquatic ecosystems are being put at risk by illegal dumping of goldfish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is sounding the alarm about the significant risks native ecosystems are facing due to the dumping of goldfish into bodies of water across the province. The invasive fish have established populations in more than 100 locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/albertas-aquatic-ecosystems-are-being-put-at-risk-by-illegal-dumping-of-goldfish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/albertas-aquatic-ecosystems-are-being-put-at-risk-by-illegal-dumping-of-goldfish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear attack near Cumberland, B.C., sends 1 to hospital, prompts advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two hikers accompanied by an off-leash dog were attacked by a bear on Sunday, after the trio encountered a family of black bears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-attack-near-cumberland-bc-sends-1-to-hospital-prompts-advisory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-attack-near-cumberland-bc-sends-1-to-hospital-prompts-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Emergency rescue' of Marineland's beluga whales to U.S. aquariums has begun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first group of Marineland beluga whales that have been at a permanently closed theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ont., have begun their journey to their new homes in the U.S. "The first wave of the rescue mission at Marineland is underway," Canada's fisheries minister said Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/emergency-rescue-of-marinelands-beluga-whales-to-us-aquariums-has-begun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/emergency-rescue-of-marinelands-beluga-whales-to-us-aquariums-has-begun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Jimothy, the unusually round Seattle raccoon capturing hearts worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Seattle raccoon with an unusually short body nicknamed Jimothy has become an internet sensation after a video of the critter scampering across a field went viral.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meet-jimothy-the-unusually-round-seattle-raccoon-capturing-hearts-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meet-jimothy-the-unusually-round-seattle-raccoon-capturing-hearts-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnitude 5.6 earthquake reported west of Vancouver Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earthquakes Canada reports that the earthquake was felt as far away as Metro Vancouver, more than 450 kilometres to the southeast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magnitude-56-earthquake-reported-west-of-vancouver-island/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magnitude-56-earthquake-reported-west-of-vancouver-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinosaur skull remains found in campground belong to T. rex 'great-uncle,' Alberta study shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remains of a dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and faster<br />
than its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dinosaur-skull-remains-found-in-campground-belong-to-t-rex-great-uncle-alberta-study-shows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dinosaur-skull-remains-found-in-campground-belong-to-t-rex-great-uncle-alberta-study-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New disease harming otters in Bras d'Or Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, two otters were found with red and irritated bald patches. The Atlantic Veterinary College is trying to figure out the cause and how widespread it is. The CBC's Sam Murrant reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-disease-harming-otters-in-bras-dor-lake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-disease-harming-otters-in-bras-dor-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations fighting to save St. John River salmon, as DFO closes support facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations along the St. John River, or the Wolastoq, are fighting to keep the outer Bay of Fundy salmon population alive. DFO will soon close the Mactaquac Biodiversity Facility that was helping keep the dwindling population alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-nations-fighting-to-save-st-john-river-salmon-as-dfo-closes-support-facility/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-nations-fighting-to-save-st-john-river-salmon-as-dfo-closes-support-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting sail on an ocean research journey inspires Innu youths for futures in sciences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its fourth year, the Uinipeku Expedition is an annual ocean science research journey, travelling through Innu Nation marine zones between Sheshatshiu and Natuashish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/setting-sail-on-an-ocean-research-journey-inspires-innu-youths-for-futures-in-sciences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/setting-sail-on-an-ocean-research-journey-inspires-innu-youths-for-futures-in-sciences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/going-with-the-flow-renewable-energy-battery-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/going-with-the-flow-renewable-energy-battery-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government tip-off prompted spy agency to look into federal scientist, CSIS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country's top spy agency says Natural Resources Canada approached it with concerns about former federal scientist Dennis Lu more than two decades ago &mdash; not the other way around &mdash; and has made a rare disclosure of one of its documents in court to set the record straight, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/government-tip-off-prompted-spy-agency-to-look-into-federal-scientist-csis-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/government-tip-off-prompted-spy-agency-to-look-into-federal-scientist-csis-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight to save rare ecosystem of chalk streams]]></title><description><![CDATA[We visit Langford Lakes nature reserve in Wiltshire, home to the River Wylye chalk stream.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fight-to-save-rare-ecosystem-of-chalk-streams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fight-to-save-rare-ecosystem-of-chalk-streams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial farm subsidy scheme gets billion pound budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protest-hit Sustainable Farming Scheme has been introduced after almost a decade in development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/controversial-farm-subsidy-scheme-gets-billion-pound-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/controversial-farm-subsidy-scheme-gets-billion-pound-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The specimens with links to Charles Darwin will soon be studied by scientists across the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hidden-time-capsule-of-uk-biodiversity-unlocked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hidden-time-capsule-of-uk-biodiversity-unlocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves return to park two years after pack deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed the new wolves from France and Belgium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wolves-return-to-park-two-years-after-pack-deaths/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wolves-return-to-park-two-years-after-pack-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers harvest seagrass seeds in a bid to boost underwater meadows in the south of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-underwater-harvest-hoping-for-a-bumper-crop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-underwater-harvest-hoping-for-a-bumper-crop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 6 people killed, hundreds displaced after earthquake rocks Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people, authorities said Sunday. More than 30 people were injured and 300 have been displaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-6-people-killed-hundreds-displaced-after-earthquake-rocks-peru/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-6-people-killed-hundreds-displaced-after-earthquake-rocks-peru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just dumbfounding': Tornado damages buildings, homes in central Alberta county]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado that passed through parts of central Alberta Saturday resulted in 'significant damage' to buildings, homes, trees, roads and other local infrastructure, according to officials. But no injuries relating to the tornado have been reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/just-dumbfounding-tornado-damages-buildings-homes-in-central-alberta-county/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/just-dumbfounding-tornado-damages-buildings-homes-in-central-alberta-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-burnham-promising-a-new-dawn-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there an alternative to killing nuisance black bears?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a common debate in communities next to bear habitat &mdash; should you call the B.C. Conservation Officer Service to report a bear looking for sources of human food like garbage or kids&rsquo; lunch boxes? Some encourage others not to report such incidents because of a belief that it amounts to a death sentence for the bear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-there-an-alternative-to-killing-nuisance-black-bears/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-there-an-alternative-to-killing-nuisance-black-bears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From coffee grounds to guinea pig bedding - the composters keeping it local]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food waste is a resource like water and should be kept in communities, compost champions say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-coffee-grounds-to-guinea-pig-bedding-the-composters-keeping-it-local/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-coffee-grounds-to-guinea-pig-bedding-the-composters-keeping-it-local/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perseid meteors to light up night sky in one of the year's most active showers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Perseid meteor shower will light up the night sky over the next five weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/perseid-meteors-to-light-up-night-sky-in-one-of-the-years-most-active-showers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/perseid-meteors-to-light-up-night-sky-in-one-of-the-years-most-active-showers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa company develops robotic arm to lend a hand to people with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa-based Sielo Robotics is developing an assistive robotic arm to help people with physical disabilities accomplish daily tasks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ottawa-company-develops-robotic-arm-to-lend-a-hand-to-people-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ottawa-company-develops-robotic-arm-to-lend-a-hand-to-people-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could these Montreal bricks be the key to help declining solitary bees?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cavity-nesting bees are bee species that live alone and create nests instead of hives. They&rsquo;re experiencing a drop in population and pollination capacity, but special "bee bricks" might be the solution to giving them a place to rest and hibernate during the winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-these-montreal-bricks-be-the-key-to-help-declining-solitary-bees/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-these-montreal-bricks-be-the-key-to-help-declining-solitary-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hidden-cost-of-the-night-shift-and-how-to-sleep-it-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hidden-cost-of-the-night-shift-and-how-to-sleep-it-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-threatens-new-canada-tariffs-over-fires-sending-filthy-air-into-us-cities/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-threatens-new-canada-tariffs-over-fires-sending-filthy-air-into-us-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toronto, New York and Washington top list of most polluted cities as wildfires burn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian officials say that fire activity in Ontario is beginning to ease, with air quality expected to improve in US cities too.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/toronto-new-york-and-washington-top-list-of-most-polluted-cities-as-wildfires-burn/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/toronto-new-york-and-washington-top-list-of-most-polluted-cities-as-wildfires-burn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluebird numbers have plummeted. Here's how Albertans are helping them recover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountain bluebird numbers in Canada have declined by 60 per cent since 1970. To help the iconic songbird recover, conservation initiatives are taking off in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bluebird-numbers-have-plummeted-heres-how-albertans-are-helping-them-recover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bluebird-numbers-have-plummeted-heres-how-albertans-are-helping-them-recover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Just stop burning fossil fuels.' Scientists stress that our smoky skies have only one true fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smoky skies in Toronto have led to new scrutiny of government efforts to fight fires and manage forests. But scientists say the realistic way to tackle the smoke is fighting climate change itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/just-stop-burning-fossil-fuels-scientists-stress-that-our-smoky-skies-have-only-one-true-fix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/just-stop-burning-fossil-fuels-scientists-stress-that-our-smoky-skies-have-only-one-true-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamonds and 'cab to orbit': Rocket aiming to transform India's space ambitions takes off]]></title><description><![CDATA[India's first space-tech unicorn Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/diamonds-and-cab-to-orbit-rocket-aiming-to-transform-indias-space-ambitions-takes-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/diamonds-and-cab-to-orbit-rocket-aiming-to-transform-indias-space-ambitions-takes-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second half of summer to bring chances for rain but heatwave threat persists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasts suggest the weather could turn more changeable during late July and August but the risk of heatwaves remains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/second-half-of-summer-to-bring-chances-for-rain-but-heatwave-threat-persists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/second-half-of-summer-to-bring-chances-for-rain-but-heatwave-threat-persists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What this desert city can teach the world about tackling heat deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maricopa County in Arizona has some of the hottest temperatures, but it has reduced the number of heat-related deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-this-desert-city-can-teach-the-world-about-tackling-heat-deaths/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-this-desert-city-can-teach-the-world-about-tackling-heat-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the likweli, a newly identified monkey that roars with its creamy orange mouth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have identified a new species of monkey in the Democratic Republic of Congo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meet-the-likweli-a-newly-identified-monkey-that-roars-with-its-creamy-orange-mouth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meet-the-likweli-a-newly-identified-monkey-that-roars-with-its-creamy-orange-mouth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/eu-proposes-slowing-down-cuts-to-carbon-emissions-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/eu-proposes-slowing-down-cuts-to-carbon-emissions-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Sask. research farms slated to close will now stay open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two research farm in Saskatchewan that had been slated for closure will remain open after Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Provincial Ministry of Agriculture signed a momorandum of understanding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-sask-research-farms-slated-to-close-will-now-stay-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-sask-research-farms-slated-to-close-will-now-stay-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cats don't always lick each other out of affection. Sometimes they're just being jerks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes when a cat grooms another cat, it's nice. A cat helping another cat out, scratching those hard-to-get spots on the back of the neck. Other times? It's more like, "Hey, I want that nice nap spot, and I'm going to annoy you until you get out of here."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cats-dont-always-lick-each-other-out-of-affection-sometimes-theyre-just-being-jerks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cats-dont-always-lick-each-other-out-of-affection-sometimes-theyre-just-being-jerks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK heatwave hits two-week mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the longest dry spell in 30 years for parts of England as the UK heatwave reaches 14 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-heatwave-hits-two-week-mark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-heatwave-hits-two-week-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least two dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died]]></title><description><![CDATA[The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-two-dead-in-texas-floods-ravaging-same-area-where-campers-died/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-two-dead-in-texas-floods-ravaging-same-area-where-campers-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-atmosphere-found-on-earth-like-planet-in-habitable-zone-of-distant-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-atmosphere-found-on-earth-like-planet-in-habitable-zone-of-distant-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy of rare Windsor, Ont., rattlesnake continues despite road death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gordo, an Eastern Massasauga rattler, was killed on Matchett Road last summer &mdash; but not before sowing his wild oats. A local reptile conservation expert says Gordo's mate gave birth to seven baby snakes this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/legacy-of-rare-windsor-ont-rattlesnake-continues-despite-road-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/legacy-of-rare-windsor-ont-rattlesnake-continues-despite-road-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o is here, and it&rsquo;s already looking like it could be 'mind-blowing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures in the El Ni&ntilde;o region in the Pacific Ocean are the warmest they've been on record at this time of year. And the peak is still months away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOPE. Giant cockroach crashes reporter’s live news report | The Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[KTLA reporter Rachel Menitoff tells The National about the moment a giant cockroach crawled on her during a live broadcast in Los Angeles &mdash; and how she kept her cool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nope-giant-cockroach-crashes-reporters-live-news-report-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nope-giant-cockroach-crashes-reporters-live-news-report-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK heatwave approaches two-week mark]]></title><description><![CDATA[All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-heatwave-approaches-two-week-mark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-heatwave-approaches-two-week-mark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least one dead in Texas floods ravaging same area where campers died]]></title><description><![CDATA[The same area devastated by floods last year's floods, which caused more than 130 deaths, is once again being hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-one-dead-in-texas-floods-ravaging-same-area-where-campers-died/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/at-least-one-dead-in-texas-floods-ravaging-same-area-where-campers-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaky pipes may explain years-long bay pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency has rated Cullercoat's water quality as "poor" since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/leaky-pipes-may-explain-years-long-bay-pollution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/leaky-pipes-may-explain-years-long-bay-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Flood waters surge in Texas after huge rainstorms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deluge prompted evacuations and water rescues in the same region where 25 children and two counsellors at Camp Mystic died in flooding in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-flood-waters-surge-in-texas-after-huge-rainstorms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-flood-waters-surge-in-texas-after-huge-rainstorms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will it rain again in the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[July has been very dry so when will it rain again in the UK?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/when-will-it-rain-again-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/when-will-it-rain-again-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to know about the Canadian and US wildfires and their impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfires in Ontario have blanketed US and Canadian cities with dangerous smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-to-know-about-the-canadian-and-us-wildfires-and-their-impact/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-to-know-about-the-canadian-and-us-wildfires-and-their-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature reserve declared to coincide with King's visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of sand dunes will receive the highest statutory protections as a national nature reserve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nature-reserve-declared-to-coincide-with-kings-visit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nature-reserve-declared-to-coincide-with-kings-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species]]></title><description><![CDATA[New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-what-we-know-about-newly-discovered-monkey-species/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-what-we-know-about-newly-discovered-monkey-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New monkey species a 'fascinating discovery', study lead says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A monkey found in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been confirmed as a new specie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-monkey-species-a-fascinating-discovery-study-lead-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-monkey-species-a-fascinating-discovery-study-lead-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteer-firefighter-suspected-of-starting-devastating-france-forest-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteer-firefighter-suspected-of-starting-devastating-france-forest-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme weather in the UK is the 'new normal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Keith-Lucas details five things you need to know about how the UK climate has changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-weather-in-the-uk-is-the-new-normal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-weather-in-the-uk-is-the-new-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Complete extermination' of greys is the only way to protect red squirrels]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grey squirrel control officer says there is no other option to trapping and killing the greys after a number of cases of squirrelpox were confirmed in the Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/complete-extermination-of-greys-is-the-only-way-to-protect-red-squirrels/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/complete-extermination-of-greys-is-the-only-way-to-protect-red-squirrels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Big Tancook Island, researchers are starting to fill in the gaps on white sharks]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a new field station on an island off Nova Scotia&rsquo;s South Shore, researchers are using an array of tracking technologies to monitor white shark movement and learn more about them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/on-big-tancook-island-researchers-are-starting-to-fill-in-the-gaps-on-white-sharks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/on-big-tancook-island-researchers-are-starting-to-fill-in-the-gaps-on-white-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As U.S. moves closer to permanent daylight time, is it inevitable that Canada will follow?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States took one step closer to abandoning the practice of changing the clocks every spring and fall, raising the question: how would such a move down south impact Canada?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-us-moves-closer-to-permanent-daylight-time-is-it-inevitable-that-canada-will-follow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-us-moves-closer-to-permanent-daylight-time-is-it-inevitable-that-canada-will-follow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-monkey-species-with-orange-lips-found-hiding-in-dr-congo-forest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-monkey-species-with-orange-lips-found-hiding-in-dr-congo-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A dead python will get you a free pizza at this man's restaurant. Yes, it's in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[As far as Dusty Crum is aware, his Florida restaurant is the only pizza place in the world that accepts invasive Burmese pythons as currency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-dead-python-will-get-you-a-free-pizza-at-this-mans-restaurant-yes-its-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-dead-python-will-get-you-a-free-pizza-at-this-mans-restaurant-yes-its-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Share trading in Elon Musk&rsquo;s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spacex-share-price-drops-below-stock-market-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spacex-share-price-drops-below-stock-market-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada wildfires leave train 'encased in flames' as smoke drifts towards US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew was rescued after the close call. Meanwhile, blazes in Canada have left Toronto under a haze and smoke heading towards several major US cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-wildfires-leave-train-encased-in-flames-as-smoke-drifts-towards-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-wildfires-leave-train-encased-in-flames-as-smoke-drifts-towards-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burning question: Can this summer sizzle cook a hot dog on a vehicle antenna?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another summer 2026 heat wave has blanketed southern Ontario for days. Temperatures are especially high and humid in Windsor, Ont. But is it hot enough outside to cook a hot dog impaled on a vehicle antenna? The CBC's Mike Evans posed the question, and bore the sweltering heat to get the answer &mdash; and perhaps a noon-hour parking lot snack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/burning-question-can-this-summer-sizzle-cook-a-hot-dog-on-a-vehicle-antenna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/burning-question-can-this-summer-sizzle-cook-a-hot-dog-on-a-vehicle-antenna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning for central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland from Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scots-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-wildfire-risk-very-high/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scots-urged-to-stay-vigilant-as-wildfire-risk-very-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strychnine use for gopher control officially begins in Alberta, Saskatchewan after delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[After significant delays, the window for strychnine use in Alberta and Saskatchewan is now open. Farmers can use the controversialrodenticide to control Richardson's ground squirrels &mdash; colloquially known as gophers &mdash; until Sept. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strychnine-use-for-gopher-control-officially-begins-in-alberta-saskatchewan-after-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strychnine-use-for-gopher-control-officially-begins-in-alberta-saskatchewan-after-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate we had in 20th Century 'has now gone' - Met Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-we-had-in-20th-century-has-now-gone-met-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-we-had-in-20th-century-has-now-gone-met-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many people die from heat-related illnesses? The truth is, we don't actually know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reporting heat-related deaths isn&rsquo;t as straightforward as one might think. If someone dies of a heart attack in a sweltering apartment, should it be recorded as a heart attack or a heat-related illness? And if you can&rsquo;t get accurate numbers as to how many people are dying, how can you put mitigation measures in place to prevent these deaths in an ever-warming world?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-many-people-die-from-heat-related-illnesses-the-truth-is-we-dont-actually-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-many-people-die-from-heat-related-illnesses-the-truth-is-we-dont-actually-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households - is your area affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than eight million households have been placed under hosepipe bans - which has raised questions about how effectively water resources are being managed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hosepipe-ban-in-force-for-millions-of-households-is-your-area-affected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hosepipe-ban-in-force-for-millions-of-households-is-your-area-affected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over a century after these ships set sail for the South Pole, their wrecks are inspiring new exploration]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 80 years on the bottom of the Labrador Sea, Terra Nova looks very different than when it carried famed British explorer Robert Falcon Scott to the South Pole. Technology developed by an Ontario company is now mapping the entire ship in three dimensions as part of a Royal Canadian Geographical Society expedition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/over-a-century-after-these-ships-set-sail-for-the-south-pole-their-wrecks-are-inspiring-new-exploration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/over-a-century-after-these-ships-set-sail-for-the-south-pole-their-wrecks-are-inspiring-new-exploration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/after-record-heat-could-the-atlantic-make-britains-weather-even-more-extreme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/after-record-heat-could-the-atlantic-make-britains-weather-even-more-extreme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I looked into the river and saw all these dead fish']]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been 50,000 fish killed in Northern Ireland because of water pollution since 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-looked-into-the-river-and-saw-all-these-dead-fish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-looked-into-the-river-and-saw-all-these-dead-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T. rex nicknamed Gus sells at auction for record $50 million US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sotheby's says 67-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, which includes 'exceptionally preserved' skull containing a gaping jaw of powerful teeth, is now the most expensive set of dinosaur bones ever auctioned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/t-rex-nicknamed-gus-sells-at-auction-for-record-50-million-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/t-rex-nicknamed-gus-sells-at-auction-for-record-50-million-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: New ISS crew blasts off from Kazakhstan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Soyuz spacecraft will carry Nasa astronaut Anil Menon and cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina to the ISS for an eight-month mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-new-iss-crew-blasts-off-from-kazakhstan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-new-iss-crew-blasts-off-from-kazakhstan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tyrannosaurus-rex-most-expensive-dinosaur-ever-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tyrannosaurus-rex-most-expensive-dinosaur-ever-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave conditions in NI for second time this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[That heat threshold must be met for at least three consecutive days at the same weather station to be a heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heatwave-conditions-in-ni-for-second-time-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heatwave-conditions-in-ni-for-second-time-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The E3 ligase TRIM13 restrains LPS-induced inflammation by reducing STIM1 abundance and the IRE1α-dependent unfolded protein response | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[An E3 ubiquitin ligase limits innate immune responses by supporting ER homeostasis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-e3-ligase-trim13-restrains-lps-induced-inflammation-by-reducing-stim1-abundance-and-the-ire1-dependent-unfolded-protein-response-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-e3-ligase-trim13-restrains-lps-induced-inflammation-by-reducing-stim1-abundance-and-the-ire1-dependent-unfolded-protein-response-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retraction of the Research Article “IRF6 and TAK1 coordinately promote the activation of HIPK2 to stimulate apoptosis during palate fusion” | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[HomeScience SignalingVol. 19, No. 946Retraction of the Research Article &ldquo;IRF6 and TAK1 coordinately promote the activation of HIPK2 to stimulate apoptosis during palate fusion&rdquo;Back To Vol. 19, No. 946 Full accessRetraction Share on Retraction of the Research Article &ldquo;IRF6 and TAK1 coordinately promote the activation of HIPK2 to stimulate apoptosis during palate fusion&rdquo;John F. FoleyAuthors Info &amp; &hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/retraction-of-the-research-article-irf6-and-tak1-coordinately-promote-the-activation-of-hipk2-to-stimulate-apoptosis-during-palate-fusion-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/retraction-of-the-research-article-irf6-and-tak1-coordinately-promote-the-activation-of-hipk2-to-stimulate-apoptosis-during-palate-fusion-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glycerol 3-phosphate activates lipid metabolism through GATOR2-dependent regulation of mTORC1 | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[An mTORC1-activating signal that promotes triglyceride synthesis and its major hepatic source are revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/glycerol-3-phosphate-activates-lipid-metabolism-through-gator2-dependent-regulation-of-mtorc1-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/glycerol-3-phosphate-activates-lipid-metabolism-through-gator2-dependent-regulation-of-mtorc1-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A molecular glue to take down mutant BRAF | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A molecular glue degrader tackles mutant BRAF in drug-resistant colorectal cancer by disrupting mRNA splicing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-molecular-glue-to-take-down-mutant-braf-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-molecular-glue-to-take-down-mutant-braf-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronomers' surprise at discovery of new stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Warwick University team, working with US astronomers, find four, previously hidden, white dwarf stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronomers-surprise-at-discovery-of-new-stars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronomers-surprise-at-discovery-of-new-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He saw a pit on Google Maps. It turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jo&euml;l Lapointe, stumbled upon what he thought looked like a suspicious pit in Quebec's C&ocirc;te-Nord region while he was wandering with his Google Maps cursor in 2024. But it turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater &mdash; never before identified, until now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/he-saw-a-pit-on-google-maps-it-turned-out-to-be-a-390-million-year-old-meteor-crater/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/he-saw-a-pit-on-google-maps-it-turned-out-to-be-a-390-million-year-old-meteor-crater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to protect adders, slow worms and lizards in Scots peatland]]></title><description><![CDATA[New shelters are being created at the site near Dumfries, using peat, tree material and brash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/work-to-protect-adders-slow-worms-and-lizards-in-scots-peatland/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/work-to-protect-adders-slow-worms-and-lizards-in-scots-peatland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pigeons’ shifting gaze could help drones navigate more like birds: UBC study]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study out of the University of British Columbia looked into how bird's eye view from pigeons in the sky could help enhance how flying drones gather information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pigeons-shifting-gaze-could-help-drones-navigate-more-like-birds-ubc-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pigeons-shifting-gaze-could-help-drones-navigate-more-like-birds-ubc-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire raging south of Paris could have been set deliberately, says minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-raging-south-of-paris-could-have-been-set-deliberately-says-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-raging-south-of-paris-could-have-been-set-deliberately-says-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attendance, affordability and animal welfare in the spotlight as 2026 Calgary Stampede wraps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 114th Calgary Stampede came to a close Sunday, with organizers estimating the 10-day event brought in more than 1.4 million visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/attendance-affordability-and-animal-welfare-in-the-spotlight-as-2026-calgary-stampede-wraps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/attendance-affordability-and-animal-welfare-in-the-spotlight-as-2026-calgary-stampede-wraps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare floodplain meadow given to wildlife trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Floodplain meadows are one of the rarest habitats in England, says the wildlife trust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-floodplain-meadow-given-to-wildlife-trust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-floodplain-meadow-given-to-wildlife-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dune project aims to aid rare toads and beetles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cumbria is one of the natterjack toad's last strongholds in Britain, a conservationist says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dune-project-aims-to-aid-rare-toads-and-beetles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dune-project-aims-to-aid-rare-toads-and-beetles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado off P.E.I. shore leaves Islanders 'freaking out' with excitement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laura MacNeil has been running shoreline tours in the Vernon Bridge area of P.E.I. for six years. While her tours typically highlight the Island's fossil sites, MacNeil's tour group Saturday morning got to witness a different kind of natural phenomenon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-off-pei-shore-leaves-islanders-freaking-out-with-excitement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-off-pei-shore-leaves-islanders-freaking-out-with-excitement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. researchers turn to wild yeast in bid to help struggling craft breweries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Langara College and the University of British Columbia are studying wild yeast collected from across B.C. and the Pacific Northwest to see if it can be used to brew beer with unique flavours while reducing costs for breweries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bc-researchers-turn-to-wild-yeast-in-bid-to-help-struggling-craft-breweries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bc-researchers-turn-to-wild-yeast-in-bid-to-help-struggling-craft-breweries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea fowl sales spike in N.S. as homeowners look for natural tick control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some guinea fowl breeders in Nova Scotia are seeing a surge in demand for the birds to control the tick population. Scientists note they could serve as a supplementary control method, and breeders stress space requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/guinea-fowl-sales-spike-in-ns-as-homeowners-look-for-natural-tick-control/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/guinea-fowl-sales-spike-in-ns-as-homeowners-look-for-natural-tick-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grey whales are dying along our shores. Researchers say a warming climate may be part of the problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far this calendar year, 10 grey whale carcasses have been discovered off the shores of B.C., and 30 in Washington state. Whale researchers say they see a connection to a changing climate, and want grey whales to be designated as an endangered species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/grey-whales-are-dying-along-our-shores-researchers-say-a-warming-climate-may-be-part-of-the-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/grey-whales-are-dying-along-our-shores-researchers-say-a-warming-climate-may-be-part-of-the-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China evacuates nearly two million people as powerful typhoon makes landfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools, work and outdoor activities have been suspended in Zhejiang province and many transport services cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-evacuates-nearly-two-million-people-as-powerful-typhoon-makes-landfall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-evacuates-nearly-two-million-people-as-powerful-typhoon-makes-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alderney set to welcome Britain in Bloom judges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alderney is set to represent the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the national Royal Horticultural Society awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alderney-set-to-welcome-britain-in-bloom-judges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alderney-set-to-welcome-britain-in-bloom-judges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils vow to save 'dying' river in beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children from a school near a popular beauty spot test local water quality over pollution concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pupils-vow-to-save-dying-river-in-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pupils-vow-to-save-dying-river-in-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a &#8203;problem for scientists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/t-rex-could-become-most-expensive-fossil-ever-but-its-a-8203problem-for-scientists/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/t-rex-could-become-most-expensive-fossil-ever-but-its-a-8203problem-for-scientists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outreach groups work to keep vulnerable Winnipeggers cool, hydrated in extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many Winnipeggers try their best to stay cool and hydrated indoors amid sweltering heat and humidity on Saturday, some outreach organizations have been collecting water bottles to hand out to vulnerable people living on the city's streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/outreach-groups-work-to-keep-vulnerable-winnipeggers-cool-hydrated-in-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/outreach-groups-work-to-keep-vulnerable-winnipeggers-cool-hydrated-in-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Styxosaurus exhibit unveiled at southern Manitoba museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre in Morden, Man., unveiled its new Styxosaurus exhibit on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-styxosaurus-exhibit-unveiled-at-southern-manitoba-museum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-styxosaurus-exhibit-unveiled-at-southern-manitoba-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare tick-bite allergy leaves Nova Scotia woman unable to eat meat or dairy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pictou County woman says she is afraid to leave her house after being diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a rare allergic reaction to meat and dairy linked to lone star tick bites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-tick-bite-allergy-leaves-nova-scotia-woman-unable-to-eat-meat-or-dairy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-tick-bite-allergy-leaves-nova-scotia-woman-unable-to-eat-meat-or-dairy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSPB buys 'magical' 96-hectare landscape to reconnect habitats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move will help conservationists in Gallt-y-bere to protect internationally important habitats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rspb-buys-magical-96-hectare-landscape-to-reconnect-habitats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rspb-buys-magical-96-hectare-landscape-to-reconnect-habitats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Conservation success story': Endangered whooping crane makes rare appearance in central Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A whooping crane's appearance northeast of Calgary is being celebrated by local birdwatchers, with the rare sighting of North America's tallest bird being hailed as a chapter in the iconic animal's "conservation success story."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/conservation-success-story-endangered-whooping-crane-makes-rare-appearance-in-central-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/conservation-success-story-endangered-whooping-crane-makes-rare-appearance-in-central-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave to stretch into second week despite cooler air for some this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sizzling heat continues into next week despite a drop in temperatures over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heatwave-to-stretch-into-second-week-despite-cooler-air-for-some-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heatwave-to-stretch-into-second-week-despite-cooler-air-for-some-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A ship exploded in Lake Huron 143 years ago. Now, a team is trying to find its wreckage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of marine archaeologists and volunteers will take to Boiler Beach near Kincardine, Ont., this summer to learn more about the SS Erie Belle steamboat explosion from 1883.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-ship-exploded-in-lake-huron-143-years-ago-now-a-team-is-trying-to-find-its-wreckage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-ship-exploded-in-lake-huron-143-years-ago-now-a-team-is-trying-to-find-its-wreckage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New dinosaur species as long as cricket pitch discovered in Thailand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plant-eating dinosaur, named Uragasaurus kalasinensis, is thought to have lived about 150 million years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-dinosaur-species-as-long-as-cricket-pitch-discovered-in-thailand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-dinosaur-species-as-long-as-cricket-pitch-discovered-in-thailand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why avoiding temptation may work better than resisting it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rather than relying on willpower, a key to success could be to avoid temptations in the first place, say some scientists in this field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-avoiding-temptation-may-work-better-than-resisting-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-avoiding-temptation-may-work-better-than-resisting-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This tiny mouse thrives where humans can barely breathe]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the top of a 6,739-metre Andean volcano, where the air is thin, temperatures are almost always below freezing and humans struggle to survive, a tiny leaf-eared mouse has made itself at home &mdash; dining on toxic plants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-tiny-mouse-thrives-where-humans-can-barely-breathe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-tiny-mouse-thrives-where-humans-can-barely-breathe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 30 years, Paul Dunn has been working to revive the fortunes of the high brown fritillary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/helping-one-of-britains-rarest-butterflies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/helping-one-of-britains-rarest-butterflies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bats can catch and eat birds mid-flight. A painter may have known that 400 years before scientists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe&rsquo;s biggest bat is capable of an impressively athletic feat: snatching birds out of the air and eating them, midflight &mdash; something a Flemish painter seems to have noticed hundreds of years before scientists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bats-can-catch-and-eat-birds-mid-flight-a-painter-may-have-known-that-400-years-before-scientists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bats-can-catch-and-eat-birds-mid-flight-a-painter-may-have-known-that-400-years-before-scientists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China successfully lands the first stage of a rocket in reusability demonstration]]></title><description><![CDATA[China successfully landed the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-successfully-lands-the-first-stage-of-a-rocket-in-reusability-demonstration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-successfully-lands-the-first-stage-of-a-rocket-in-reusability-demonstration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can you help wildlife during hot weather?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Herod has some tips for helping animals that might visit your garden or neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-can-you-help-wildlife-during-hot-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-can-you-help-wildlife-during-hot-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxy forms and odd lights: US declassifies more UFO files]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/boxy-forms-and-odd-lights-us-declassifies-more-ufo-files/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/boxy-forms-and-odd-lights-us-declassifies-more-ufo-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Asia braces for destructive typhoon as landslides kill 15 in Philippines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heading for Taiwan and south-eastern China, the 1,000 km-wide Bavi is forecast to be one of the strongest storms in decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/east-asia-braces-for-destructive-typhoon-as-landslides-kill-15-in-philippines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/east-asia-braces-for-destructive-typhoon-as-landslides-kill-15-in-philippines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Typhoon Bavi forecast to bring heavy rains and floods to Taiwan, Japan and China]]></title><description><![CDATA[See how the powerful storm is expected to move across east Asia on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-typhoon-bavi-forecast-to-bring-heavy-rains-and-floods-to-taiwan-japan-and-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-typhoon-bavi-forecast-to-bring-heavy-rains-and-floods-to-taiwan-japan-and-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling pig farmers say &pound;2m support package 'not enough']]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about &pound;1m a month]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/struggling-pig-farmers-say-pound2m-support-package-not-enough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/struggling-pig-farmers-say-pound2m-support-package-not-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bakes in 35C highs as millions under hosepipe bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-bakes-in-35c-highs-as-millions-under-hosepipe-bans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-bakes-in-35c-highs-as-millions-under-hosepipe-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How cows are helping one of Britain's rarest butterflies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high brown fritillary needs bracken and a certain violet to thrive - but everything in moderation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-cows-are-helping-one-of-britains-rarest-butterflies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-cows-are-helping-one-of-britains-rarest-butterflies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban breeding and entertainment as condition to ship Marineland whales to U.S., animal rights group urges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian government permits allowing most of the 30 beluga whales at Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., to be shipped to U.S. aquariums should come with the condition that the whales aren't to be bred, a national animal law advocacy organization is urging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ban-breeding-and-entertainment-as-condition-to-ship-marineland-whales-to-us-animal-rights-group-urges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ban-breeding-and-entertainment-as-condition-to-ship-marineland-whales-to-us-animal-rights-group-urges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China lands reusable rocket for first time, state media says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows similar landings of reusable rockets by US-owned companies SpaceX and Blue Origin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-lands-reusable-rocket-for-first-time-state-media-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/china-lands-reusable-rocket-for-first-time-state-media-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a 40-year project helped save little terns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The marine bird is threatened by high tides and beachgoers, but volunteers give a helping hand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-40-year-project-helped-save-little-terns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-40-year-project-helped-save-little-terns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great white shark gets up close and personal | The Moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlantic Shark Institute executive director Jon Dodd tells The National about the moment he captured a rare close up of a great white shark in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/great-white-shark-gets-up-close-and-personal-the-moment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/great-white-shark-gets-up-close-and-personal-the-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK bakes in 35C highs as heatwave to continue next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, temperatures exceeded 34C for the eighth day this year, breaking the previous record of seven days in a calendar year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-bakes-in-35c-highs-as-heatwave-to-continue-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-bakes-in-35c-highs-as-heatwave-to-continue-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pressure-builds-on-europes-biggest-port-to-be-greener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pressure-builds-on-europes-biggest-port-to-be-greener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians design bubbly floating solar for icy lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out a new design for a floating solar system designed for Canadian winters, see how Toronto boosted cycling to cut traffic during the World Cup and learn how cities could recycle heat produced by data centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadians-design-bubbly-floating-solar-for-icy-lakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadians-design-bubbly-floating-solar-for-icy-lakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A squeaky frog that became an internet sensation is added to a global list of species at risk of extinction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/viral-squeaky-frog-now-at-risk-of-extinction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/viral-squeaky-frog-now-at-risk-of-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lynx reintroduction plans opposed by councillors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County Council members oppose supporting any application to release lynx in the wild.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lynx-reintroduction-plans-opposed-by-councillors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lynx-reintroduction-plans-opposed-by-councillors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan braces for powerful typhoon after floods in China kill dozens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from tropical storm Maysak, as Taiwan and China's east coast braced for another major storm expected to make landfall in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/taiwan-braces-for-powerful-typhoon-after-floods-in-china-kill-dozens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/taiwan-braces-for-powerful-typhoon-after-floods-in-china-kill-dozens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK heatwave spreads north and west as further heat health alerts issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-heatwave-spreads-north-and-west-as-further-heat-health-alerts-issued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-heatwave-spreads-north-and-west-as-further-heat-health-alerts-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't stand in 'deadly' ocean in St. Vincent's, N.L., whale-watchers warned]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Vincent's residents are fearful of potential deaths, saying some whale watchers are ignoring warnings and stepping into dangerous waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dont-stand-in-deadly-ocean-in-st-vincents-nl-whale-watchers-warned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dont-stand-in-deadly-ocean-in-st-vincents-nl-whale-watchers-warned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A diarrhea-causing parasite has infected more than 1,000 in the U.S. Is it in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A diarrhea-causing parasite has led to a growing outbreak in the United States that has sickened more than 1,000 people and sent dozens to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-diarrhea-causing-parasite-has-infected-more-than-1000-in-the-us-is-it-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-diarrhea-causing-parasite-has-infected-more-than-1000-in-the-us-is-it-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It felt a bit James Bond': The mission to reintroduce a lost insect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Species Recovery Trust hopes to reintroduce the New Forest cicadas not seen in UK since the 1990s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/it-felt-a-bit-james-bond-the-mission-to-reintroduce-a-lost-insect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/it-felt-a-bit-james-bond-the-mission-to-reintroduce-a-lost-insect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare moth find in town park sparks hopes of others]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-belted clearwing is found by conservationists at Rough Park who hope to spot it elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-moth-find-in-town-park-sparks-hopes-of-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-moth-find-in-town-park-sparks-hopes-of-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How beachgoers are turning snaps into science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-beachgoers-are-turning-snaps-into-science/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-beachgoers-are-turning-snaps-into-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spike in Vancouver coyote aggression due to human habituation, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia investigated 45 coyote attacks in Stanley Park between December 2020 and August 2021. Their research found the animals became habituated to people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spike-in-vancouver-coyote-aggression-due-to-human-habituation-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spike-in-vancouver-coyote-aggression-due-to-human-habituation-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/amber-heat-health-alerts-in-effect-as-uk-set-for-one-of-longest-lasting-heatwaves-since-1976/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/amber-heat-health-alerts-in-effect-as-uk-set-for-one-of-longest-lasting-heatwaves-since-1976/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. government approves emergency rescue of belugas from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. government has formally approved an emergency rescue of most of the beluga whales from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., to aquariums in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-government-approves-emergency-rescue-of-belugas-from-marineland-in-niagara-falls-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-government-approves-emergency-rescue-of-belugas-from-marineland-in-niagara-falls-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-wide nocturnal bird sound migration tracker takes flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of UWindsor grad students are using AI software with 100 acoustic box recorders placed across country to identify and monitor how birds communicate and travel at night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-wide-nocturnal-bird-sound-migration-tracker-takes-flight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-wide-nocturnal-bird-sound-migration-tracker-takes-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extreme' marine heatwave expected for parts of UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists fear that high sea temperatures could have wide-ranging consequences for marine life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-marine-heatwave-expected-for-parts-of-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-marine-heatwave-expected-for-parts-of-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jackdaw-owner-says-gas-field-will-not-materially-influence-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jackdaw-owner-says-gas-field-will-not-materially-influence-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you heard of Flying Ant Day?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Herod explains how it isn't a single day, but something that happens through the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/have-you-heard-of-flying-ant-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/have-you-heard-of-flying-ant-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's a great white shark in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Don't worry &mdash; it's normal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 730-pound shark named Bella was recorded near Quebec's Magdalen Islands, but experts say the sharks should be expected as "regular seasonal visitors" to the region as the great white population shows signs of recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/theres-a-great-white-shark-in-the-gulf-of-st-lawrence-dont-worry-mdash-its-normal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/theres-a-great-white-shark-in-the-gulf-of-st-lawrence-dont-worry-mdash-its-normal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disbanding of federal weather radar research group will hamper tornado-warning ability, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal government cuts to a weather radar research group will limit the ability of weather forecasters to spot coming tornadoes &mdash; like one that recently hit a Winnipeg neighbourhood without any advance alert being issued, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Manitoba warns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/disbanding-of-federal-weather-radar-research-group-will-hamper-tornado-warning-ability-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/disbanding-of-federal-weather-radar-research-group-will-hamper-tornado-warning-ability-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underwater images reveal 1st look at Quest, the final ship of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expedition almost 400 metres below the surface of the Labrador Sea is revealing the first images of Quest, the sunken wreck of the ship that carried famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton on his final voyage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/underwater-images-reveal-1st-look-at-quest-the-final-ship-of-antarctic-explorer-ernest-shackleton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/underwater-images-reveal-1st-look-at-quest-the-final-ship-of-antarctic-explorer-ernest-shackleton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re going to the moon to stay, and Canada stands to play an important role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is stepping up to play an important role in the goal to return humans to the moon. In fact, Canadian tech is already there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/were-going-to-the-moon-to-stay-and-canada-stands-to-play-an-important-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/were-going-to-the-moon-to-stay-and-canada-stands-to-play-an-important-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA has set its sights on a moon base. Here's how Canada can play an important role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is stepping up to play an important role in the goal to return humans to the moon. In fact, Canadian tech is already there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-has-set-its-sights-on-a-moon-base-heres-how-canada-can-play-an-important-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-has-set-its-sights-on-a-moon-base-heres-how-canada-can-play-an-important-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Canadian researchers are using 'liquid biopsies' to find traces of tumours left after cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto-based team is launching a massive, years-long research project to study liquid biopsies, a novel technology meant to catch tiny traces of tumour DNA in the blood. The goal? Finding better ways to protect cancer survivors from having the disease come back, while sparing some from enduring costly, invasive treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-canadian-researchers-are-using-liquid-biopsies-to-find-traces-of-tumours-left-after-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-canadian-researchers-are-using-liquid-biopsies-to-find-traces-of-tumours-left-after-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you ever truly cure cancer? Canadian researchers are using blood biopsies to find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto-based team is launching a massive, years-long research project to study liquid biopsies, a novel technology meant to catch tiny traces of tumour DNA in the blood. The goal? Finding better ways to protect cancer survivors from having the disease come back, while sparing some from enduring costly, invasive treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-you-ever-truly-cure-cancer-canadian-researchers-are-using-blood-biopsies-to-find-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-you-ever-truly-cure-cancer-canadian-researchers-are-using-blood-biopsies-to-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-mountain-of-rubbish-in-indonesia-has-been-on-fire-for-more-than-a-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-mountain-of-rubbish-in-indonesia-has-been-on-fire-for-more-than-a-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-water-just-came-so-fast-typhoon-triggers-floods-and-rare-tornadoes-in-china/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-water-just-came-so-fast-typhoon-triggers-floods-and-rare-tornadoes-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rocket test flight could be attempted from Shetland in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaxaVord Spaceport has announced a five-week "window" for possible attempts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rocket-test-flight-could-be-attempted-from-shetland-in-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rocket-test-flight-could-be-attempted-from-shetland-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 'ambitious' tree planting action plan is a first for NI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Ireland has a target of achieving 12% woodland cover by 2050.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-ambitious-tree-planting-action-plan-is-a-first-for-ni/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-ambitious-tree-planting-action-plan-is-a-first-for-ni/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German aerospace company signs 10-year deal to use N.S. space launch pad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isar Aerospace will build a dedicated complex in Canso, N.S., for its launch vehicle, known as Spectrum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/german-aerospace-company-signs-10-year-deal-to-use-ns-space-launch-pad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/german-aerospace-company-signs-10-year-deal-to-use-ns-space-launch-pad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities say, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the disaster struck the capital and nearby coastal areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-3535-as-thousands-remain-displaced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-3535-as-thousands-remain-displaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss of the kinases TBK1 and IKKε sensitizes target cancer cells to T cell killing through an IFN-γ–mediated inflammatory death program | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBK1 and IKK&epsilon; protect cancer cells from inflammatory apoptosis induced by T cell&ndash;derived IFN-&gamma;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/loss-of-the-kinases-tbk1-and-ikk-sensitizes-target-cancer-cells-to-t-cell-killing-through-an-ifn-mediated-inflammatory-death-program-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/loss-of-the-kinases-tbk1-and-ikk-sensitizes-target-cancer-cells-to-t-cell-killing-through-an-ifn-mediated-inflammatory-death-program-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convergent mechanisms in Wnt and Hedgehog signaling | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wnt and Hedgehog signaling pathways share mechanistic features and regulatory logic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/convergent-mechanisms-in-wnt-and-hedgehog-signaling-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/convergent-mechanisms-in-wnt-and-hedgehog-signaling-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a dry spring may be affecting B.C.'s bees]]></title><description><![CDATA[When drought conditions hit, researchers say some flowering plants get stressed and can alter their smell, colour and nectar production &mdash; making it hard for bees to get the food they need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-dry-spring-may-be-affecting-bcs-bees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-dry-spring-may-be-affecting-bcs-bees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada asks public to help stop invasive mussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada says the public's help is needed to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Invasive mussels, with microscopic larvae, pose the biggest threat to lakes and streams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/parks-canada-asks-public-to-help-stop-invasive-mussels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/parks-canada-asks-public-to-help-stop-invasive-mussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life after space is a journey all astronauts must figure out &mdash; and Jeremy Hansen's up next]]></title><description><![CDATA[What does an astronaut do for an encore? Teach, write or enter politics &mdash; to name a few options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/life-after-space-is-a-journey-all-astronauts-must-figure-out-mdash-and-jeremy-hansens-up-next/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/life-after-space-is-a-journey-all-astronauts-must-figure-out-mdash-and-jeremy-hansens-up-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronaut Jeremy Hansen is retiring from the Canadian Space Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hansen, who voyaged around the moon in April, is leaving the Canadian Space Agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronaut-jeremy-hansen-is-retiring-from-the-canadian-space-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronaut-jeremy-hansen-is-retiring-from-the-canadian-space-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will this heatwave feel as hot and sticky as the last one?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's next heatwave is here, but will it feel as hot and sticky as the last one?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/will-this-heatwave-feel-as-hot-and-sticky-as-the-last-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/will-this-heatwave-feel-as-hot-and-sticky-as-the-last-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Typhoon Bavi strikes US Pacific islands with pummeling winds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm lashed the Mariana Islands, hitting Rota and prompting emergency warnings on Guam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/super-typhoon-bavi-strikes-us-pacific-islands-with-pummeling-winds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/super-typhoon-bavi-strikes-us-pacific-islands-with-pummeling-winds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-year-old bitten, seriously injured by coyote in Whitby, Ont., police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The child suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries after being attacked at a playground Sunday evening, police say. It was one of two coyote spottings reported in the city Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-year-old-bitten-seriously-injured-by-coyote-in-whitby-ont-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-year-old-bitten-seriously-injured-by-coyote-in-whitby-ont-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm accessing land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farmers-vindicated-after-judges-ruling-on-pylon-firm-accessing-land/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farmers-vindicated-after-judges-ruling-on-pylon-firm-accessing-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration of river bank saltmarshes begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groundwork North East and Cumbria says the scheme will improve water quality and biodiversity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/restoration-of-river-bank-saltmarshes-begins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/restoration-of-river-bank-saltmarshes-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyr&eacute;n&eacute;es-Orientales region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-in-southern-france-forces-evacuation-of-10000-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfire-in-southern-france-forces-evacuation-of-10000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodlot owners in P.E.I. collecting spruce bark beetles for science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some woodlot owners on Prince Edward Island are lending a helping hand with some new research on the spruce bark beetle, which has been taking a toll on trees since post-tropical storm Fiona. A researcher in Fredericton is working on a study about the outbreak. CBC&rsquo;s Nancy Russell has more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/woodlot-owners-in-pei-collecting-spruce-bark-beetles-for-science/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/woodlot-owners-in-pei-collecting-spruce-bark-beetles-for-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Think you can win on prediction markets? Here's why you're more likely to lose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prediction markets, based on the idea that anybody can profit from predicting the outcome of an event, are about to make their way to Canada. But research suggests only a fraction of sophisticated users reap the benefits due to their extensive knowledge of finance, economics and computer skills that average users can't compete with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/think-you-can-win-on-prediction-markets-heres-why-youre-more-likely-to-lose/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/think-you-can-win-on-prediction-markets-heres-why-youre-more-likely-to-lose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mink numbers to be cut by 90% in Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists hope to dramatically reduce mink numbers across Kent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mink-numbers-to-be-cut-by-90-in-kent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mink-numbers-to-be-cut-by-90-in-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farnham backs public ownership of golf course site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners want Les Mielles to be bought by the government and returned to nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farnham-backs-public-ownership-of-golf-course-site/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farnham-backs-public-ownership-of-golf-course-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado alerts send Sask. community into basement and storm chaser on the hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second night in a row, more than 100 people, with kids and pets, hunkered down into the basement of a community hall as red tornado warnings lit up their phones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-alerts-send-sask-community-into-basement-and-storm-chaser-on-the-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-alerts-send-sask-community-into-basement-and-storm-chaser-on-the-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monitoring program in Nunavut finds biting insects emerging earlier, and with more variety of species]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project studying the impacts of biting insects in the Kitikmeot region is entering its third year. So far, a researcher says, the program has found that insects are emerging earlier because of warming temperatures, and in greater variety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/monitoring-program-in-nunavut-finds-biting-insects-emerging-earlier-and-with-more-variety-of-species/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/monitoring-program-in-nunavut-finds-biting-insects-emerging-earlier-and-with-more-variety-of-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph creating 3D digital map of street trees to help grow urban canopy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile LiDAR-equipped trucks have been scanning streets in Guelph to create a detailed 3D "digital twin" of urban trees and public infrastructure. The data will help the city identify planting opportunities and improve long-term planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/guelph-creating-3d-digital-map-of-street-trees-to-help-grow-urban-canopy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/guelph-creating-3d-digital-map-of-street-trees-to-help-grow-urban-canopy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-there-any-merit-to-the-advice-to-sleep-on-it-new-research-suggests-our-dreams-may-help-problem-solve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-there-any-merit-to-the-advice-to-sleep-on-it-new-research-suggests-our-dreams-may-help-problem-solve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New heatwave likely to peak at 34C with week-long health alert issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another heatwave is on its way and set to last significantly longer as Stav Danaos explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-heatwave-likely-to-peak-at-34c-with-week-long-health-alert-issued/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-heatwave-likely-to-peak-at-34c-with-week-long-health-alert-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a First Nation in B.C. is hoping to restore wildfire-ravaged forests with seedlings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Osoyoos Forest Nursery located near Oliver, B.C, is owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band. The operation is the band's first green project and it is expected to produce millions of tree seedlings every year. Those seedlings will go towards restoring and reforesting areas hard hit by wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-first-nation-in-bc-is-hoping-to-restore-wildfire-ravaged-forests-with-seedlings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-a-first-nation-in-bc-is-hoping-to-restore-wildfire-ravaged-forests-with-seedlings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To swat or not? These scientists suggest we rethink our fear toward insects]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a bug lands, do you swat or step back? We are taught to fear insects, but by looking closer at how they help our environment, we can trade our reflexive panic for wonder and learn to share our outdoor spaces, scientists say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/to-swat-or-not-these-scientists-suggest-we-rethink-our-fear-toward-insects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientist dubbed The Bogfather is restoring peatland to fight climate change]]></title><description><![CDATA[A childhood fascination with bogs led one Welsh scientist to try and help save the planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientist-dubbed-the-bogfather-is-restoring-peatland-to-fight-climate-change/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientist-dubbed-the-bogfather-is-restoring-peatland-to-fight-climate-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turbines turning from wind to sustainable products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of tonnes of non-recyclable wind turbine blades are coming to the end of their lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/turbines-turning-from-wind-to-sustainable-products/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/turbines-turning-from-wind-to-sustainable-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hotter-and-hotter-and-hotter-europes-new-climate-in-seven-charts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hotter-and-hotter-and-hotter-europes-new-climate-in-seven-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking temps in US as 4th July holiday begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record-breaking heatwave hits US as Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/record-breaking-temps-in-us-as-4th-july-holiday-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/record-breaking-temps-in-us-as-4th-july-holiday-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa launches mission to save falling space telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nasa-funded robot has blasted off to catch a falling telescope in mid-orbit and blast it back to safety before it burns up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-launches-mission-to-save-falling-space-telescope/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-launches-mission-to-save-falling-space-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France records 2,025 excess deaths at peak of heatwave as Europe braces for more extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasters are warning of further extreme temperatures on the continent in the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-records-2025-excess-deaths-at-peak-of-heatwave-as-europe-braces-for-more-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-records-2025-excess-deaths-at-peak-of-heatwave-as-europe-braces-for-more-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's first gull ranger wants to boost their image]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eyemouth's gull ranger hopes for a more harmonious existence between gulls and humans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scotlands-first-gull-ranger-wants-to-boost-their-image/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scotlands-first-gull-ranger-wants-to-boost-their-image/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's behind all the wild weather in Canada this summer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many climate monitors have been predicting an extra-strong El Ni&ntilde;o this year that's expected to peak in the winter. But the summer season has already brought weather-related chaos and even devastation for many Canadians. Here's a look at what's going on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/whats-behind-all-the-wild-weather-in-canada-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/whats-behind-all-the-wild-weather-in-canada-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of fish killed in park pollution mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dead eels, sticklebacks, gudgeon and stone loach were discovered in a stretch of the River Pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thousands-of-fish-killed-in-park-pollution-mystery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/thousands-of-fish-killed-in-park-pollution-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens when a World Cup match gets dangerously hot?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's extreme heat for the World Cup match between Portugal and Croatia is expected exceed world soccer union guidelines based on the "wet bulb" temperature. That's already happened for a number of matches, prompting concerns about the health risk to players. Here's what it all means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-happens-when-a-world-cup-match-gets-dangerously-hot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-happens-when-a-world-cup-match-gets-dangerously-hot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat expected to exceed player safety guidelines at Toronto World Cup match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today's extreme heat for the World Cup match between Portugal and Croatia is expected exceed world soccer union guidelines based on the "wet bulb" temperature. That's already happened for a number of matches, prompting concerns about the health risk to players. Here's what it all means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-heat-expected-to-exceed-player-safety-guidelines-at-toronto-world-cup-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-heat-expected-to-exceed-player-safety-guidelines-at-toronto-world-cup-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could a heatwave hit Taylor Swift's wedding?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon King reports on the dangerous heat threatening North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-a-heatwave-hit-taylor-swifts-wedding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-a-heatwave-hit-taylor-swifts-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat and high humidity hitting north-eastern US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some areas may reach record temperatures over the long weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-heat-and-high-humidity-hitting-north-eastern-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-heat-and-high-humidity-hitting-north-eastern-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare American bird seen in Jersey for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birdwatchers saw the lesser yellowlegs, which stayed for one day, in a Jersey first.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-american-bird-seen-in-jersey-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-american-bird-seen-in-jersey-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alarm after herring gulls found covered in oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen birds were found covered in a sticky substance "smelling like fish oil", with many more seen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alarm-after-herring-gulls-found-covered-in-oil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alarm-after-herring-gulls-found-covered-in-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver 'RoboCop' is one of 1st Canadian ALS patients to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vancouver police Sgt. Lee Marten is just the 26th person in the world to receive a Neuralink brain implant, which is being tested on people unable to move because of ALS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vancouver-robocop-is-one-of-1st-canadian-als-patients-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vancouver-robocop-is-one-of-1st-canadian-als-patients-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver 'RoboCop' is 1st Canadian ALS patient to receive Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 20, VPD Sgt. Lee Marten became the third Canadian, and the first Canadian ALS patient, to receive a Neuralink brain implant as part of a clinical trial at Toronto Western Hospital. He is just the 26th person in the world to undergo the procedure which is being tested on people unable to move because of ALS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vancouver-robocop-is-1st-canadian-als-patient-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vancouver-robocop-is-1st-canadian-als-patient-to-receive-elon-musks-neuralink-brain-implant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists fear cuts may shut radio telescope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is part of e-MERLIN, a globally significant group of seven radio telescopes across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-fear-cuts-may-shut-radio-telescope/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-fear-cuts-may-shut-radio-telescope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario farmers embrace extreme heat after weeks of storms, hail damage crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in southwestern Ontario say that weeks of extreme weather events, including torrential rain and hail, has made growing crops a challenge. Some say they're embracing a week of hot temperatures, which can help crops get healthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ontario-farmers-embrace-extreme-heat-after-weeks-of-storms-hail-damage-crops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ontario-farmers-embrace-extreme-heat-after-weeks-of-storms-hail-damage-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to cool off with a dip in a river or lake? Here's how to stay safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a rash of drowning deaths during Europe's ongoing record-breaking heat wave, advocates are urging Canadians to stay safe this Canada Day as they push for more public swimming access across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/want-to-cool-off-with-a-dip-in-a-river-or-lake-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/want-to-cool-off-with-a-dip-in-a-river-or-lake-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even birds living in protected Ontario reserve can't escape climate change, new study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research published in a U.S. science journal found that as the number of insects declines, tree swallows at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario have been producing fewer eggs and are shrinking in body size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/even-birds-living-in-protected-ontario-reserve-cant-escape-climate-change-new-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/even-birds-living-in-protected-ontario-reserve-cant-escape-climate-change-new-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As insects come out earlier, birds at this Lake Erie reserve are shrinking]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research published in a U.S. science journal found that as the number of insects declines, tree swallows at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario have been producing fewer eggs and are shrinking in body size.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-insects-come-out-earlier-birds-at-this-lake-erie-reserve-are-shrinking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/as-insects-come-out-earlier-birds-at-this-lake-erie-reserve-are-shrinking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extreme weather' wipes out Ottawa's Canada Day activities, including fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme weather on Wednesday caused the cancellation of Ottawa's evening Canada Day activities, including the fireworks display, as homes flooded, roads were closed and thunderstorms led to power outages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-weather-wipes-out-ottawas-canada-day-activities-including-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extreme-weather-wipes-out-ottawas-canada-day-activities-including-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dauphin flooding 'as bad as I've ever seen it,' mayor says as city declares local state of emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dauphin's mayor says he's seen several major floods hit the western Manitoba city in his lifetime &mdash; but none as severe as this week's flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dauphin-flooding-as-bad-as-ive-ever-seen-it-mayor-says-as-city-declares-local-state-of-emergency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dauphin-flooding-as-bad-as-ive-ever-seen-it-mayor-says-as-city-declares-local-state-of-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 legendary polar exploration shipwrecks are about to get their 21st-century close-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ambitious expedition will use Canadian technology to revisit two legendary polar exploration shipwrecks. The goal: create detailed digital twins of Quest and Terra Nova while leaving the historic wrecks undisturbed on the sea floor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-legendary-polar-exploration-shipwrecks-are-about-to-get-their-21st-century-close-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-legendary-polar-exploration-shipwrecks-are-about-to-get-their-21st-century-close-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's warmest June on record following historic heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/englands-warmest-june-on-record-following-historic-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/englands-warmest-june-on-record-following-historic-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blame it on the rain: Record downpour in Edmonton will bring monsoon of mosquitoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record rainfall in Edmonton in June means July will remain thick with mosquitoes as wet weather triggers population boom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/blame-it-on-the-rain-record-downpour-in-edmonton-will-bring-monsoon-of-mosquitoes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/blame-it-on-the-rain-record-downpour-in-edmonton-will-bring-monsoon-of-mosquitoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for water use highest since 2022 drought]]></title><description><![CDATA[Islanders urged to use water "wisely" after demand soared in heatwave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/demand-for-water-use-highest-since-2022-drought/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/demand-for-water-use-highest-since-2022-drought/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How west London beavers are tackling flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[New beavers in west London have prevented flooding to Greenford station three years in a row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-west-london-beavers-are-tackling-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-west-london-beavers-are-tackling-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dangerous-heatwave-to-hit-us-ahead-of-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dangerous-heatwave-to-hit-us-ahead-of-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoon villains with foreign accents drive language bias, Canadian study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[When popular villains in cartoon shows and movies speak in foreign-accented English, the young children watching the conniving depictions also seem to pick up language biases, Canadian researchers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cartoon-villains-with-foreign-accents-drive-language-bias-canadian-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cartoon-villains-with-foreign-accents-drive-language-bias-canadian-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farming-worries-after-india-records-driest-june-in-over-a-decade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farming-worries-after-india-records-driest-june-in-over-a-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/potentially-dangerous-heatwave-to-sweep-across-the-eastern-united-states/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/potentially-dangerous-heatwave-to-sweep-across-the-eastern-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado likely ripped apart home, left path of destruction in southwest Winnipeg: expert]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vicious storm pounded Winnipeg Monday night, leaving a swath of destruction in the city's southwest that included the partial collapse of a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-likely-ripped-apart-home-left-path-of-destruction-in-southwest-winnipeg-expert/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-likely-ripped-apart-home-left-path-of-destruction-in-southwest-winnipeg-expert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm rips apart home, leaves destruction in southwest Winnipeg]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vicious storm pounded Winnipeg Monday night, leaving a swath of destruction in the city's southwest that included the partial collapse of a house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/storm-rips-apart-home-leaves-destruction-in-southwest-winnipeg/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/storm-rips-apart-home-leaves-destruction-in-southwest-winnipeg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZNRF3 and RNF43 are active monomeric E3 ubiquitin ligases that self-associate | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Structural and functional aspects of two E3 ubiquitin ligases that suppress Wnt signaling are revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/znrf3-and-rnf43-are-active-monomeric-e3-ubiquitin-ligases-that-self-associate-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/znrf3-and-rnf43-are-active-monomeric-e3-ubiquitin-ligases-that-self-associate-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allosteric ligands with distinct properties uncover tissue-specific physiological regulation mediated by free fatty acid receptor 2 | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GPCR FFAR2 regulates distinct tissue physiologies through different G protein&ndash;dependent mechanisms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/allosteric-ligands-with-distinct-properties-uncover-tissue-specific-physiological-regulation-mediated-by-free-fatty-acid-receptor-2-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/allosteric-ligands-with-distinct-properties-uncover-tissue-specific-physiological-regulation-mediated-by-free-fatty-acid-receptor-2-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flooding-hits-ghanas-capital-killing-13-people-with-another-storm-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flooding-hits-ghanas-capital-killing-13-people-with-another-storm-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Strawberry Moon captured over the UK in stunning photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skygazers captured stunning photos of the first full Moon of summer shining bright above the UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/full-strawberry-moon-captured-over-the-uk-in-stunning-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/full-strawberry-moon-captured-over-the-uk-in-stunning-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What goes into making World Cup-quality turf, and the Canadian behind it]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach came off the turf after the first FIFA World Cup game in Vancouver, it wasn't the crowd or atmosphere that had caught his attention &mdash; it was the grass.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-goes-into-making-world-cup-quality-turf-and-the-canadian-behind-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-goes-into-making-world-cup-quality-turf-and-the-canadian-behind-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat dome brings dangerous temperatures. Here's how to stay safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[As parts of southern Ontario, Quebec and the eastern United States swelter through a heat dome, here are the health warning signs to watch out for &mdash; and how to keep cool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heat-dome-brings-dangerous-temperatures-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heat-dome-brings-dangerous-temperatures-heres-how-to-stay-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Stunning Strawberry Moon lights up the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear night skies over Hampshire and Dorset give stunning shots of the Strawberry Moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-pictures-stunning-strawberry-moon-lights-up-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-pictures-stunning-strawberry-moon-lights-up-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cambridge college swift boxes used for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The endangered birds are nesting for the first time at the college, which delights its master.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cambridge-college-swift-boxes-used-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cambridge-college-swift-boxes-used-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Academic finds diverse algae on Antarctic mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bristol researcher discovers "surprisingly rich" microscopic communities on her three-month trip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/academic-finds-diverse-algae-on-antarctic-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/academic-finds-diverse-algae-on-antarctic-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Complete mess' as drinks could rise by 50p under new bottle return plan, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoppers could face higher drink prices and reduced choice under a new recycling scheme, industry leaders say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/complete-mess-as-drinks-could-rise-by-50p-under-new-bottle-return-plan-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/complete-mess-as-drinks-could-rise-by-50p-under-new-bottle-return-plan-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water vole volunteers 'get very excited by flattened poo']]></title><description><![CDATA[Regular surveys of the River Meon show a successful reintroduction of water voles in Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/water-vole-volunteers-get-very-excited-by-flattened-poo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/water-vole-volunteers-get-very-excited-by-flattened-poo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sale halted of farm that inspired Narnia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity has reversed a decision to sell the Herefordshire farm, said to have inspired CS Lewis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sale-halted-of-farm-that-inspired-narnia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sale-halted-of-farm-that-inspired-narnia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuelans race against clock looking for earthquake survivors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five days have passed since twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, killing more than 1,450 people, according to the government. Relief organizations say the first 72 hours after a natural disaster is the most crucial time period for rescues, though survival can be extended if people have access to food and water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/venezuelans-race-against-clock-looking-for-earthquake-survivors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/venezuelans-race-against-clock-looking-for-earthquake-survivors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These planets are 1,000 times bigger than Earth, but lighter than cotton candy: study]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 1,113 light years away from Earth, locked in orbit around a single star, there are two planets that appear to be the size of Jupiter, but have the density of "a nice blob of shaving foam, fresh from the can."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-planets-are-1000-times-bigger-than-earth-but-lighter-than-cotton-candy-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-planets-are-1000-times-bigger-than-earth-but-lighter-than-cotton-candy-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescued bears cleared for 5,500-mile Suffolk flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vets say the bears from a former South Korean bile farm are ready to be moved to their forever home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rescued-bears-cleared-for-5500-mile-suffolk-flight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rescued-bears-cleared-for-5500-mile-suffolk-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Monster' tornado destroys century-old brick farmhouse in western Manitoba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorms on Sunday swept through beleaguered western Manitoba &mdash; still recovering from storms earlier this month &mdash; bringing at least one tornado that a storm chaser called a "monster."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/monster-tornado-destroys-century-old-brick-farmhouse-in-western-manitoba/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/monster-tornado-destroys-century-old-brick-farmhouse-in-western-manitoba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is best to see the Strawberry Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first full Moon of the summer will be visible tonight, reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-is-best-to-see-the-strawberry-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/where-is-best-to-see-the-strawberry-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aerial video shows extent of deadly flash flooding in Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/aerial-video-shows-extent-of-deadly-flash-flooding-in-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/aerial-video-shows-extent-of-deadly-flash-flooding-in-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keep an eye out for tonight's Strawberry Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Strawberry Moon is set to rise in UK skies tonight, marking the first full Moon of the summer season.It will reach its peak in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/keep-an-eye-out-for-tonights-strawberry-moon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/keep-an-eye-out-for-tonights-strawberry-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 years ago a boy died of rabies from a bat. Doctors are reminding the public to be aware]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, infectious disease physicians described the case of an 11-year-old child who died of rabies almost two years ago, and urged people to seek medical attention if they have any contact with bats to prevent potential rabies infection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-years-ago-a-boy-died-of-rabies-from-a-bat-doctors-are-reminding-the-public-to-be-aware/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/2-years-ago-a-boy-died-of-rabies-from-a-bat-doctors-are-reminding-the-public-to-be-aware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compliant farmers could face fewer inspections under new pollution proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest draft Nutrients Action Policy caused controversy when it was initially launched last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/compliant-farmers-could-face-fewer-inspections-under-new-pollution-proposals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/compliant-farmers-could-face-fewer-inspections-under-new-pollution-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian tries to set world record for most trees planted in 24 hours — again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last time Kenny Chaplin broke the Guinness World Record for most trees planted in 24 hours, the year was 2001 and he was a much younger man. He's doing it all again in 2026 at the village of Buena Vista, Sask.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-tries-to-set-world-record-for-most-trees-planted-in-24-hours-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-tries-to-set-world-record-for-most-trees-planted-in-24-hours-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full Strawberry Moon to light up the night sky tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first full Moon of summer will rise across UK skies this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/full-strawberry-moon-to-light-up-the-night-sky-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/full-strawberry-moon-to-light-up-the-night-sky-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research suggests invasive spotted lanternfly may be able to survive Canadian winters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research out of the Great Lakes Forestry Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is raising new concerns about an invasive insect that has been steadily moving closer to the Canadian border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-research-suggests-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-may-be-able-to-survive-canadian-winters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-research-suggests-invasive-spotted-lanternfly-may-be-able-to-survive-canadian-winters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-dinosaur-bone-from-antarctica-found-in-a-drawer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-dinosaur-bone-from-antarctica-found-in-a-drawer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venezuelans angry over lack of earthquake preparedness]]></title><description><![CDATA[As crews continue to search through the rubble for potential survivors, many Venezuelans expressed anger at their government for its lack of disaster preparedness after years of political corruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/venezuelans-angry-over-lack-of-earthquake-preparedness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/venezuelans-angry-over-lack-of-earthquake-preparedness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C]]></title><description><![CDATA[WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/europes-heatwave-linked-to-1300-deaths-who-says-as-germany-hits-record-417c/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/europes-heatwave-linked-to-1300-deaths-who-says-as-germany-hits-record-417c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/three-firefighters-die-battling-huge-wildfires-on-colorado-utah-border/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/three-firefighters-die-battling-huge-wildfires-on-colorado-utah-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I hear my son crying beneath the rubble, says Venezuela earthquake survivor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andreina Valerio says she fears for her son, who is trapped with her partner and in-laws beneath a collapsed building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-hear-my-son-crying-beneath-the-rubble-says-venezuela-earthquake-survivor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-hear-my-son-crying-beneath-the-rubble-says-venezuela-earthquake-survivor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could legal 'personhood' help save Lough Neagh?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rights of Nature could give Lough Neagh the same status as a person, entitled to the same protections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-legal-personhood-help-save-lough-neagh/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-legal-personhood-help-save-lough-neagh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber extreme heat warning extended before cooldown ends record-breaking heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather bySunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/amber-extreme-heat-warning-extended-before-cooldown-ends-record-breaking-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/amber-extreme-heat-warning-extended-before-cooldown-ends-record-breaking-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refining cobalt in Cobalt, Ont.? That's the plan for this northern Ontario town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A facility near Cobalt, Ont., has been tapped to be the home of North America's first battery-grade cobalt refinery. Projected to be fully operational by late 2027, the plant will import and process mined cobalt &mdash; experts say it could bring Canada into an industry dominated by China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/refining-cobalt-in-cobalt-ont-thats-the-plan-for-this-northern-ontario-town/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/refining-cobalt-in-cobalt-ont-thats-the-plan-for-this-northern-ontario-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/are-we-in-for-a-summer-of-serial-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/are-we-in-for-a-summer-of-serial-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future generations being failed if more trees not planted, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Statistics show the number of trees being planted is increasing, but conservationists say it is not meeting targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/future-generations-being-failed-if-more-trees-not-planted-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/future-generations-being-failed-if-more-trees-not-planted-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'ballista spider' builds a trap to catapult unsuspecting prey into its web]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recently discovered spider species in Australia&rsquo;s tropical rainforests has stunned researchers with a hunting technique that launches prey through the air using a spring-loaded silk trap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-ballista-spider-builds-a-trap-to-catapult-unsuspecting-prey-into-its-web/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-ballista-spider-builds-a-trap-to-catapult-unsuspecting-prey-into-its-web/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbr&uuml;cken, over the border from France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/europes-deadly-heatwave-breaks-german-record-and-halts-public-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/europes-deadly-heatwave-breaks-german-record-and-halts-public-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fossil-identified-as-first-dinosaur-ever-found-in-antarctica/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fossil-identified-as-first-dinosaur-ever-found-in-antarctica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden eagle released in conservation project shot with 17 pellets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gamekeepers in the Lammermuir Hills spotted the bird with damaged wings around the beginning of June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/golden-eagle-released-in-conservation-project-shot-with-17-pellets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/golden-eagle-released-in-conservation-project-shot-with-17-pellets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This satellite is falling towards Earth, so scientists hatched a plan to give it a lil' push]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA and the commercial company Katalyst Space have concocted a plan to stop a powerful astrophysics satellite from hurtling towards Earth and burning up in the atmosphere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-satellite-is-falling-towards-earth-so-scientists-hatched-a-plan-to-give-it-a-lil-push/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-satellite-is-falling-towards-earth-so-scientists-hatched-a-plan-to-give-it-a-lil-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for government action on chemical pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cherwell District Council leader urges forever chemical pollution action around former RAF base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/calls-for-government-action-on-chemical-pollution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/calls-for-government-action-on-chemical-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Britain swelters in record-breaking June heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare red weather warning is in place as extreme temperatures continue across much of the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-pictures-britain-swelters-in-record-breaking-june-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-pictures-britain-swelters-in-record-breaking-june-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First red squirrel kits born at sanctuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanctuary staff say the litter will help boost population numbers of an endangered British species.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-red-squirrel-kits-born-at-sanctuary/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-red-squirrel-kits-born-at-sanctuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garnet found in Mars meteorite surprises scientists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mineral found in a 4.4-billion-year-old meteorite gives potential insight into the history, development and geological processes of Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/garnet-found-in-mars-meteorite-surprises-scientists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/garnet-found-in-mars-meteorite-surprises-scientists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could the history of Mars be set in stone? Meteorite discovery may offer clues to Red Planet's past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garnet found in a 4.4-billion-year-old meteorite gives potential insight into the history, development and geological processes of Mars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-the-history-of-mars-be-set-in-stone-meteorite-discovery-may-offer-clues-to-red-planets-past/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-the-history-of-mars-be-set-in-stone-meteorite-discovery-may-offer-clues-to-red-planets-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 188 and injuring hundreds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strong-back-to-back-earthquakes-hit-venezuela-killing-at-least-188-and-injuring-hundreds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strong-back-to-back-earthquakes-hit-venezuela-killing-at-least-188-and-injuring-hundreds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring hundreds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring 700 more as buildings collapsed in and around the capital Caracas, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strong-back-to-back-earthquakes-hit-venezuela-killing-at-least-164-and-injuring-hundreds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strong-back-to-back-earthquakes-hit-venezuela-killing-at-least-164-and-injuring-hundreds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's D.C. reflecting pool is the butt of online jokes. What happened?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pool's $14.7-million US renovation and subsequent rapid deterioration has become the butt of internet jokes. Some have dubbed June "ALGAEBTQ Pride Month" or commented that Trump, who promised to "drain the swamp" in Washington, has instead created a swamp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trumps-dc-reflecting-pool-is-the-butt-of-online-jokes-what-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trumps-dc-reflecting-pool-is-the-butt-of-online-jokes-what-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk loses trillionaire status as global tech rout hits SpaceX]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk lost his trillionaire status on Tuesday after a brutal global tech rout erased billions from his wealth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musk-loses-trillionaire-status-as-global-tech-rout-hits-spacex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musk-loses-trillionaire-status-as-global-tech-rout-hits-spacex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hottest June day on record for the UK as temperature reaches 36C]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare red warning for extreme heat is in effect as soaring temperatures continue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hottest-june-day-on-record-for-the-uk-as-temperature-reaches-36c/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hottest-june-day-on-record-for-the-uk-as-temperature-reaches-36c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heat-pump-growth-stalls-as-government-support-cut-warns-climate-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heat-pump-growth-stalls-as-government-support-cut-warns-climate-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this heatwave feels worse than the last one]]></title><description><![CDATA[A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-this-heatwave-feels-worse-than-the-last-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-this-heatwave-feels-worse-than-the-last-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. veterinarian recruits chatty sheep to be blind llama's bestie]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan veterinarian went on a search to find her newly blind llama named Maple, a companion to help her adjust to her new life. That new companion came in the form of Peeps the sheep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sask-veterinarian-recruits-chatty-sheep-to-be-blind-llamas-bestie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sask-veterinarian-recruits-chatty-sheep-to-be-blind-llamas-bestie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental plan is largely off track, warns watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report says many of the measures are "well within the reach" of government and it was a matter of "moving away from planning into delivery".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/environmental-plan-is-largely-off-track-warns-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/environmental-plan-is-largely-off-track-warns-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey finds 'significantly more' ancient woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wildlife trust says there are 50% more sites in Hertfordshire than previously recorded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/survey-finds-significantly-more-ancient-woodland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/survey-finds-significantly-more-ancient-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hundreds-of-schools-plan-closures-ahead-of-red-heat-alerts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hundreds-of-schools-plan-closures-ahead-of-red-heat-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The UK's summers are getting hotter - but how prepared are we?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-uks-summers-are-getting-hotter-but-how-prepared-are-we/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-uks-summers-are-getting-hotter-but-how-prepared-are-we/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister S&eacute;bastien Lecornu says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-peak-of-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/drowning-deaths-soar-in-france-as-europe-buckles-in-peak-of-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-cool-down-spots-to-chalk-on-windows-how-europe-is-coping-with-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-cool-down-spots-to-chalk-on-windows-how-europe-is-coping-with-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The APC/C adaptor Cdh1 stabilizes STING to potentiate innate immune activation in renal cell carcinoma | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kidney tumors with high Cdh1 abundance may be sensitive to agonists of the innate immune sensor STING.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-apcc-adaptor-cdh1-stabilizes-sting-to-potentiate-innate-immune-activation-in-renal-cell-carcinoma-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-apcc-adaptor-cdh1-stabilizes-sting-to-potentiate-innate-immune-activation-in-renal-cell-carcinoma-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fattening mother’s milk with oxytocin | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxytocin-induced lipolysis in adipocytes in the lactating mammary gland ensures a high lipid content in milk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fattening-mothers-milk-with-oxytocin-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fattening-mothers-milk-with-oxytocin-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diacylglycerol kinase ζ in B lymphocytes supports CD40-mediated immune synapse formation, mTORC1 signaling, and plasma cell fate | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phosphorylation and scaffolding by DGK&zeta; mediate immune responses and antibody production in mouse B cells.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/diacylglycerol-kinase-in-b-lymphocytes-supports-cd40-mediated-immune-synapse-formation-mtorc1-signaling-and-plasma-cell-fate-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/diacylglycerol-kinase-in-b-lymphocytes-supports-cd40-mediated-immune-synapse-formation-mtorc1-signaling-and-plasma-cell-fate-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st bison calves born at Batoche in nearly 150 years get Michif names]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groos tet (Big Head) and Chiraan (Northern Light) are some of the Michif names that students helped choose for 16 bison calves born at Batoche this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/1st-bison-calves-born-at-batoche-in-nearly-150-years-get-michif-names/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/1st-bison-calves-born-at-batoche-in-nearly-150-years-get-michif-names/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red squirrel sickness reports under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tests are being carried out to establish if there is an outbreak of squirrelpox in the Borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/red-squirrel-sickness-reports-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/red-squirrel-sickness-reports-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spider-which-uses-spring-trap-to-capture-prey-discovered-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spider-which-uses-spring-trap-to-capture-prey-discovered-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Years without fluoridated water show pattern of tooth decay experts warned about]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a decade without fluoridated water in Saint John, the dental community is seeing a surge in tooth decay among young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/years-without-fluoridated-water-show-pattern-of-tooth-decay-experts-warned-about/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/years-without-fluoridated-water-show-pattern-of-tooth-decay-experts-warned-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Right to grow' helping wild flowers bloom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters say growing flowers or food on unused land can improve mental health and local pride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/right-to-grow-helping-wild-flowers-bloom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/right-to-grow-helping-wild-flowers-bloom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special buoys mark sensitive seagrass habitats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special buoys and voluntary no-anchor zones mark sensitive seagrass habitats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/special-buoys-mark-sensitive-seagrass-habitats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/special-buoys-mark-sensitive-seagrass-habitats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/seabed-damaged-by-fishing-showing-signs-of-recovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/seabed-damaged-by-fishing-showing-signs-of-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australias-coal-and-gas-exports-violate-our-human-rights-group-says-in-new-un-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/australias-coal-and-gas-exports-violate-our-human-rights-group-says-in-new-un-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Alberta caves, biologists are fighting a fungus that is threatening bat colonies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada crews are at work in Alberta's bat caves, spreading a blend of bacteria to try to save the flying night mammals from a deadly, and accelerating, fungal infection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/inside-alberta-caves-biologists-are-fighting-a-fungus-that-is-threatening-bat-colonies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/inside-alberta-caves-biologists-are-fighting-a-fungus-that-is-threatening-bat-colonies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba city sets laws for e-scooters, e-bikes but police won't chase anyone down &hellip; yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Battery-powered bikes and scooters have exploded in popularity but are largely unregulated, leading to a similarly growing rate of injuries and complaints, but one Manitoba city has now made the rules clear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/manitoba-city-sets-laws-for-e-scooters-e-bikes-but-police-wont-chase-anyone-down-hellip-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/manitoba-city-sets-laws-for-e-scooters-e-bikes-but-police-wont-chase-anyone-down-hellip-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy minister plans 'nuclear renaissance' with up to 10 reactors built by 2040]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, with at least one of them outside of Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/energy-minister-plans-nuclear-renaissance-with-up-to-10-reactors-built-by-2040/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/energy-minister-plans-nuclear-renaissance-with-up-to-10-reactors-built-by-2040/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada looks to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors by 2040]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, with at least one of them outside of Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-looks-to-build-up-to-10-new-nuclear-reactors-by-2040/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-looks-to-build-up-to-10-new-nuclear-reactors-by-2040/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beekeepers working to revolutionize Canadian honey industry with locally-sourced queens]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Calgary-area apiarists are working to reduce the Canadian beekeeping industry's dependence on foreign-imported queens by instead breeding them themselves, with locally-sourced queens potentially better-equipped to survive Canada's harsh winters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beekeepers-working-to-revolutionize-canadian-honey-industry-with-locally-sourced-queens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beekeepers-working-to-revolutionize-canadian-honey-industry-with-locally-sourced-queens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remember that star that was supposed to explode in 2024? It didn't, but it could still happen soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new naked-eye star was supposed to grace our skies in 2024, but it never happened. Astronomers say that it's still on the books and could even happen soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/remember-that-star-that-was-supposed-to-explode-in-2024-it-didnt-but-it-could-still-happen-soon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/remember-that-star-that-was-supposed-to-explode-in-2024-it-didnt-but-it-could-still-happen-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple bear sightings reported in Calgary; biologist says they're not uncommon in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A black bear has been seen by multiple people in Fish Creek Provincial Park &mdash; something a local wildlife biologist says is not uncommon in southwest Calgary at this time of year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/multiple-bear-sightings-reported-in-calgary-biologist-says-theyre-not-uncommon-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/multiple-bear-sightings-reported-in-calgary-biologist-says-theyre-not-uncommon-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More trees and nature spaces in council green plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradford Council set out plans to increase tree canopy cover and create more nature reserves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-trees-and-nature-spaces-in-council-green-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-trees-and-nature-spaces-in-council-green-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key brain paste ingredient discontinued, leaving some hide tanners scrambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been some time since a laundry soap bar that was widely used by hide tanners in their brain paste recipes was discontinued. But the loss of the product has left some having to go back to the drawing board to find something to take its place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/key-brain-paste-ingredient-discontinued-leaving-some-hide-tanners-scrambling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/key-brain-paste-ingredient-discontinued-leaving-some-hide-tanners-scrambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquito dunks are selling out as bug season and 'bucket of doom' trend collide]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could be a worse-than-usual mosquito season in some parts of Canada, and if you've scrolled social media for solutions, you may have encountered the "bucket of doom."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mosquito-dunks-are-selling-out-as-bug-season-and-bucket-of-doom-trend-collide/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mosquito-dunks-are-selling-out-as-bug-season-and-bucket-of-doom-trend-collide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fate of remaining deer, elk at closed Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., still uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fate of deer and elk at the now-closed Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ont., is uncertain, with an animal rights organization warning some of them could be bound for slaughterhouses, and urging provincial and federal officials to take action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fate-of-remaining-deer-elk-at-closed-marineland-in-niagara-falls-ont-still-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fate-of-remaining-deer-elk-at-closed-marineland-in-niagara-falls-ont-still-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could lightning-inspired fertilizer be a climate-friendly option for Canadian farmers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sounds like weird science and some have dismissed it as "snake oil." But an emerging technology for crop fertilizer is gaining interest amid an acute shortage of fertilizer caused by wars in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-lightning-inspired-fertilizer-be-a-climate-friendly-option-for-canadian-farmers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/could-lightning-inspired-fertilizer-be-a-climate-friendly-option-for-canadian-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abandoned tuna fishing gear smashes corals, harms wildlife in marine refuges, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tuna in your sandwich was likely caught with the aid of drifting rafts called fish aggregating devices (FAD). New Canadian research finds that abandoned FADs are smashing into coral reefs and endangering wildlife &mdash; even in marine protected areas. But there are ways to make tuna fishing more sustainable, researchers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/abandoned-tuna-fishing-gear-smashes-corals-harms-wildlife-in-marine-refuges-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/abandoned-tuna-fishing-gear-smashes-corals-harms-wildlife-in-marine-refuges-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The tiny highway helping the capital's hedgehogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hedgehog highway is a network of small holes and gaps that allows hedgehogs to move freely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-tiny-highway-helping-the-capitals-hedgehogs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-tiny-highway-helping-the-capitals-hedgehogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.S. whale sanctuary breaks ground amid protests, unsigned lease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proponents of North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales held a symbolic groundbreaking in Wine Harbour, N.S., on Friday. However, the $15-million Whale Sanctuary Project still faces major challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ns-whale-sanctuary-breaks-ground-amid-protests-unsigned-lease/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ns-whale-sanctuary-breaks-ground-amid-protests-unsigned-lease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition explores moths' ability to adapt]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exhibition examining how moths adapt to environmental changes has opened in Kestle Barton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/exhibition-explores-moths-ability-to-adapt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/exhibition-explores-moths-ability-to-adapt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to move a beluga across the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does one transport an aquatic animal that can grow up to 4.5 metres and weigh up to 1,900 kilograms? Here&rsquo;s a step-by-step guide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-move-a-beluga-across-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-move-a-beluga-across-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microplastics in over 75% of pet food, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers say certain brands and kinds of cat and dog food have more microplastics than others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/microplastics-in-over-75-of-pet-food-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/microplastics-in-over-75-of-pet-food-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides &mdash; even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carney-government-passes-law-allowing-authorization-of-banned-pesticides/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carney-government-passes-law-allowing-authorization-of-banned-pesticides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival project for endangered native trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The population of black poplar trees has dwindled to around 7,000 trees in the UK and Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/revival-project-for-endangered-native-trees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/revival-project-for-endangered-native-trees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/weekly-quiz-where-will-prince-george-be-going-to-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/weekly-quiz-where-will-prince-george-be-going-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly quiz: How many SpaceX employees just became millionaires?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/weekly-quiz-how-many-spacex-employees-just-became-millionaires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/weekly-quiz-how-many-spacex-employees-just-became-millionaires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magnitude 4.4 moderate earthquake hits eastern Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 4.5 magnitude moderate earthquake has shaken the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gasp&eacute;sie, and C&ocirc;te-Nord regions Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magnitude-44-moderate-earthquake-hits-eastern-quebec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/magnitude-44-moderate-earthquake-hits-eastern-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team want to return brook to 'its absolute best']]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers are helping clear the waterway which leads into the sea after recent silt build-ups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/team-want-to-return-brook-to-its-absolute-best/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/team-want-to-return-brook-to-its-absolute-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leave it to the beavers: How the industrious mammals are helping to stop a London tube station from flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family of beavers that came to London in 2023 is thriving in west London, and preventing flooding by doing what they do best &mdash; building dams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/leave-it-to-the-beavers-how-the-industrious-mammals-are-helping-to-stop-a-london-tube-station-from-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/leave-it-to-the-beavers-how-the-industrious-mammals-are-helping-to-stop-a-london-tube-station-from-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real-time monitoring to protect chalk stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real-time pollution levels tracked along length of Hampshire's rare chalk stream.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/real-time-monitoring-to-protect-chalk-stream/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/real-time-monitoring-to-protect-chalk-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escape hatches on lobster pots protect marine life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fishing equipment is being redesigned to prevent "bycatch" affecting thousands of marine creatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/escape-hatches-on-lobster-pots-protect-marine-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/escape-hatches-on-lobster-pots-protect-marine-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Seven cheetah cubs born at Whipsnade Zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cubs are the first to be born at the conservation zoo for 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-seven-cheetah-cubs-born-at-whipsnade-zoo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-seven-cheetah-cubs-born-at-whipsnade-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site]]></title><description><![CDATA[The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/simpler-older-version-of-stonehenge-found-three-miles-from-famous-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/simpler-older-version-of-stonehenge-found-three-miles-from-famous-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very rare whale': Endangered North Pacific right whale photographed in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Pacific right whales have only been spotted seven times in B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/very-rare-whale-endangered-north-pacific-right-whale-photographed-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/very-rare-whale-endangered-north-pacific-right-whale-photographed-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What killed these children 5,500 years ago? It was literally the plague]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have solved a mystery that puzzled them for decades: Why were so many dead children buried by hunter-gatherers in Russia 5,500 years ago? It turns out they were killed by the earliest known outbreak of the plague, revealing new insights about the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-killed-these-children-5500-years-ago-it-was-literally-the-plague/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-killed-these-children-5500-years-ago-it-was-literally-the-plague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earliest outbreak of the plague killed hunter-gatherer kids 5,500 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have solved a mystery that puzzled them for decades: Why were so many dead children buried by hunter-gatherers in Russia 5,500 years ago? It turns out they were killed by the earliest known outbreak of the plague, revealing new insights about the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/earliest-outbreak-of-the-plague-killed-hunter-gatherer-kids-5500-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/earliest-outbreak-of-the-plague-killed-hunter-gatherer-kids-5500-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Space industry giants visit fabrics factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delegates from Nasa and Space X were among those visiting the firm that makes specialist fabrics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/space-industry-giants-visit-fabrics-factory/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/space-industry-giants-visit-fabrics-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OceanGate's Titan submersible operated with complete lack of oversight, TSB report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[OceanGate interacted with numerous federal departments and agencies in Canada, yet was not held to any standards by federal regulators. Canada's Transportation Safety Board has made six recommendations aimed at closing those gaps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/oceangates-titan-submersible-operated-with-complete-lack-of-oversight-tsb-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/oceangates-titan-submersible-operated-with-complete-lack-of-oversight-tsb-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archaeology field school near Fort St. John reflects 12,500 years of Indigenous history]]></title><description><![CDATA[An archaeological field school at a national historic site near Fort St. John, B.C., is offering a look into 12,500 years of First Nations history, finding pieces of ancient stone tools and animal bones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/archaeology-field-school-near-fort-st-john-reflects-12500-years-of-indigenous-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/archaeology-field-school-near-fort-st-john-reflects-12500-years-of-indigenous-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why scientists are concerned about the AMOC, and how it could impact the East Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research shows that the important AMOC is already slowing down and bringing it closer to a tipping point and eventual shutdown. The impacts would be significant for Atlantic Canada and the planet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-scientists-are-concerned-about-the-amoc-and-how-it-could-impact-the-east-coast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-scientists-are-concerned-about-the-amoc-and-how-it-could-impact-the-east-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire-loving fungi are nature's first responders after wildfire, readying the soil for rebirth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within weeks of a wildfire, an orange crust coats deadwood and the charred forest floor, creating an otherworldly landscape that still seems to be smoking. But instead of continued destruction, it&rsquo;s a signal of rebirth: tiny fungi are colonizing the wreckage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fire-loving-fungi-are-natures-first-responders-after-wildfire-readying-the-soil-for-rebirth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fire-loving-fungi-are-natures-first-responders-after-wildfire-readying-the-soil-for-rebirth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump spent $14M US to make reflecting pool look blue. Now the water is green]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump believed he had a solution to the reflecting pool's algae problems: painting its bottom a particular shade of blue. Less than two weeks after the repair work finished, the algae is back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-spent-14m-us-to-make-reflecting-pool-look-blue-now-the-water-is-green/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-spent-14m-us-to-make-reflecting-pool-look-blue-now-the-water-is-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virion display reveals MD-1 as an endogenous agonist for the orphan receptor GPRC5B | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A virion-based screen identifies an endogenous ligand for a G protein&ndash;coupled receptor on adipocytes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/virion-display-reveals-md-1-as-an-endogenous-agonist-for-the-orphan-receptor-gprc5b-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/virion-display-reveals-md-1-as-an-endogenous-agonist-for-the-orphan-receptor-gprc5b-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Risks of conflict, disease rise when homeless encampments encroach on urban coyote habitat, study cautions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential risks to human and animal health rise when people experiencing homelessness are forced to seek shelter in the same secluded, inner-city landscapes as urban coyotes, a new study cautions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/risks-of-conflict-disease-rise-when-homeless-encampments-encroach-on-urban-coyote-habitat-study-cautions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/risks-of-conflict-disease-rise-when-homeless-encampments-encroach-on-urban-coyote-habitat-study-cautions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We now know smooth green snakes still exist on P.E.I. — but is their population growing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Edward Islanders are again being asked to keep an eye out for smooth green snakes. They're the smallest of P.E.I.'s three snake species &mdash; and also the province's rarest reptile.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/we-now-know-smooth-green-snakes-still-exist-on-pei-but-is-their-population-growing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/we-now-know-smooth-green-snakes-still-exist-on-pei-but-is-their-population-growing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sheep may make new apple orchards more environmentally friendly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers in Kentville, N.S., are studying ways to establish new orchards in a way that relies less on machinery and chemicals &mdash; and more on four-legged assistants. The CBC's Frances Willick has the story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-sheep-may-make-new-apple-orchards-more-environmentally-friendly/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-sheep-may-make-new-apple-orchards-more-environmentally-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why honeybees are now living in Ontario's legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Honeybees are now living in wooden houses on the roof of Queen's Park. CBC&rsquo;s Lorenda Reddekopp spoke with Speaker Donna Skelly &mdash; the driving force behind the initiative &mdash; about how and why it came together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-honeybees-are-now-living-in-ontarios-legislature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-honeybees-are-now-living-in-ontarios-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In good news for coral reefs, scientists identify where the toughest ones are]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research shows more than 150,000 square kilometres of coral reefs are resilient to the effects of climate change, far more than previously thought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-good-news-for-coral-reefs-scientists-identify-where-the-toughest-ones-are/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/in-good-news-for-coral-reefs-scientists-identify-where-the-toughest-ones-are/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runaway marsupial on Montreal's South Shore sparks animal trafficking concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last few days, a small marsupial has been on the loose on Montreal&rsquo;s South Shore, after it likely escaped from illegal captivity, say animal rights advocates and Quebec's Environment Ministry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/runaway-marsupial-on-montreals-south-shore-sparks-animal-trafficking-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/runaway-marsupial-on-montreals-south-shore-sparks-animal-trafficking-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New microplastics research examines River Thames]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-microplastics-research-examines-river-thames/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/new-microplastics-research-examines-river-thames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remote volunteers use CCTV to save red squirrels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project will allow volunteers to help defend red squirrels by monitoring footage remotely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/remote-volunteers-use-cctv-to-save-red-squirrels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/remote-volunteers-use-cctv-to-save-red-squirrels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers could revive scarce bog insect numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project's long-term goal is to reintroduce the wetland insect to more sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteers-could-revive-scarce-bog-insect-numbers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteers-could-revive-scarce-bog-insect-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delhi's temperature showed 43.5C. Why did it feel hotter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/delhis-temperature-showed-435c-why-did-it-feel-hotter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/delhis-temperature-showed-435c-why-did-it-feel-hotter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears dogs to blame for drop in little tern numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been the worst year for dogs getting too close to the nesting birds, a wildlife trust says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fears-dogs-to-blame-for-drop-in-little-tern-numbers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fears-dogs-to-blame-for-drop-in-little-tern-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelp forests once covered part of the northern Salish Sea, UVic study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research from the University of Victoria shows that an area of the Georgia Strait near Comox and Denman Island was once covered in 5.5-million square metres of bull kelp forests, ten times the amount previously thought to be the baseline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/kelp-forests-once-covered-part-of-the-northern-salish-sea-uvic-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/kelp-forests-once-covered-part-of-the-northern-salish-sea-uvic-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birdwatchers flock to Calgary park to catch glimpse of rare woodpecker]]></title><description><![CDATA[A red-headed woodpecker in the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary has left Calgary's birdwatching community in a frenzy, with countless birders coming to the popular park daily to catch a glimpse of the rare endangered bird.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/birdwatchers-flock-to-calgary-park-to-catch-glimpse-of-rare-woodpecker/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/birdwatchers-flock-to-calgary-park-to-catch-glimpse-of-rare-woodpecker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoned rats get the munchies. Here's what that means for people with eating disorders, appetite loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[It turns out stoned rats get the munchies too. New research from the University of Calgary and Washington State University digs into the effects of cannabis on rats and humans, particularly when it comes to appetite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stoned-rats-get-the-munchies-heres-what-that-means-for-people-with-eating-disorders-appetite-loss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/stoned-rats-get-the-munchies-heres-what-that-means-for-people-with-eating-disorders-appetite-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The International Space Station is old and leaky. Should it be decommissioned sooner rather than later?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Space Station had a proposed lifespan of 15 years, but it has far exceeded that, and it's starting to show its age. Is it time to deorbit it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-international-space-station-is-old-and-leaky-should-it-be-decommissioned-sooner-rather-than-later/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-international-space-station-is-old-and-leaky-should-it-be-decommissioned-sooner-rather-than-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How forgotten voyages helped track El Nino]]></title><description><![CDATA[A century ago, research ship William Scoresby left Hull for pioneering work in the southern oceans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-forgotten-voyages-helped-track-el-nino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-forgotten-voyages-helped-track-el-nino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out-of-this-world medical tech could boost health care on Earth, researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shift toward deep space exploration is set to bring new developments for Earth&rsquo;s health-care systems, researchers say, including innovations such as portable medical technology and robotic care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/out-of-this-world-medical-tech-could-boost-health-care-on-earth-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/out-of-this-world-medical-tech-could-boost-health-care-on-earth-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musks-stratospheric-rise-to-trillionaire-status-in-charts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musks-stratospheric-rise-to-trillionaire-status-in-charts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-trillionaire-as-spacex-soars-in-stock-market-debut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musk-becomes-worlds-first-trillionaire-as-spacex-soars-in-stock-market-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musk-gets-public-trading-of-spacex-under-way-from-texas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/elon-musk-gets-public-trading-of-spacex-under-way-from-texas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the super new Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A super new Moon is coming. While you won&rsquo;t be able to see it, it's still going to have an impact. But, what exactly is it and what does it have to do with the tide?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-the-super-new-moon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-the-super-new-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The fight to stop animals dying in fishing nets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-fight-to-stop-animals-dying-in-fishing-nets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-fight-to-stop-animals-dying-in-fishing-nets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First few days of new chicks hatched at osprey centre captured on camera]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six of the new chicks are from two pairs who can be seen at a centre in north Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-few-days-of-new-chicks-hatched-at-osprey-centre-captured-on-camera/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/first-few-days-of-new-chicks-hatched-at-osprey-centre-captured-on-camera/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comox Valley residents come together to halt spread of invasive American bullfrog]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of residents in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island are coming together to remove invasive American bullfrogs in local lakes and water bodies, with tadpole trapping workshops starting this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/comox-valley-residents-come-together-to-halt-spread-of-invasive-american-bullfrog/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/comox-valley-residents-come-together-to-halt-spread-of-invasive-american-bullfrog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you ever heard of Earthshine?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Herod looks at how the Moon can be lit by sunlight reflected from the Earth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/have-you-ever-heard-of-earthshine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/have-you-ever-heard-of-earthshine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear wandering around with pipe stuck on head rescued by conservation officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The B.C. Conservation Service is not sure how the yearling got its head stuck in a stove pipe, but adds it is an important reminder to callthe service if you see an animal in distress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-wandering-around-with-pipe-stuck-on-head-rescued-by-conservation-officers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-wandering-around-with-pipe-stuck-on-head-rescued-by-conservation-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was employee number one at SpaceX']]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-was-employee-number-one-at-spacex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-was-employee-number-one-at-spacex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX kicks off wave of monster IPOs: What to know about companies going public]]></title><description><![CDATA[IPOs like SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI have dominated headlines lately, as a number of high-profile private companies announced they will become publicly traded firms. The hype is hard to ignore &mdash; but could these IPOs fall flat?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spacex-kicks-off-wave-of-monster-ipos-what-to-know-about-companies-going-public/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/spacex-kicks-off-wave-of-monster-ipos-what-to-know-about-companies-going-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Niño is officially here, and scientists say it will be particularly strong with widespread impacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o, nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists said Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nio-is-officially-here-and-scientists-say-it-will-be-particularly-strong-with-widespread-impacts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nio-is-officially-here-and-scientists-say-it-will-be-particularly-strong-with-widespread-impacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/four-days-of-extreme-rain-killed-7-of-worlds-rarest-orangutans-study-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/four-days-of-extreme-rain-killed-7-of-worlds-rarest-orangutans-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An El Ni&ntilde;o event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nio-under-way-and-threatens-weather-extremes-scientists-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/el-nio-under-way-and-threatens-weather-extremes-scientists-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warnings risk being ignored if issued too broadly, Manitobans say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phones buzzed repeatedly across southern Manitoba with tornado alerts Tuesday night, even though the threat was far away for many who got the frequent alerts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-warnings-risk-being-ignored-if-issued-too-broadly-manitobans-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tornado-warnings-risk-being-ignored-if-issued-too-broadly-manitobans-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like it or not, the ticks are advancing and Canadians will have to adapt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climate change is pushing ticks into new habitats across southern Canada and experts say the pests could soon be bothering a majority of Canadians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/like-it-or-not-the-ticks-are-advancing-and-canadians-will-have-to-adapt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/like-it-or-not-the-ticks-are-advancing-and-canadians-will-have-to-adapt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pollution rules criticised for raising new home costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers claim the rules will stop them from hitting housebuilding targets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pollution-rules-criticised-for-raising-new-home-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pollution-rules-criticised-for-raising-new-home-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers record high phosphate and nitrate levels and call on the Environment Agency to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/worrying-pollution-in-cotswolds-river-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/worrying-pollution-in-cotswolds-river-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Squirrel poop dating back to last ice age is full of mammoth, horse DNA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have reconstructed genomes of woolly mammoths, horses, steppe bison and ground squirrels that roamed the grasslands of the Canadian Arctic as far back as 700,000 years ago using DNA found in frozen squirrel poop from the Yukon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/squirrel-poop-dating-back-to-last-ice-age-is-full-of-mammoth-horse-dna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/squirrel-poop-dating-back-to-last-ice-age-is-full-of-mammoth-horse-dna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frozen squirrel poop from Yukon is a treasure trove of woolly mammoth, horse DNA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists have reconstructed genomes of woolly mammoths, horses, steppe bison and ground squirrels that roamed the grasslands of the Canadian Arctic as far back as 700,000 years ago using DNA found in frozen squirrel poop from the Yukon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/frozen-squirrel-poop-from-yukon-is-a-treasure-trove-of-woolly-mammoth-horse-dna/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/frozen-squirrel-poop-from-yukon-is-a-treasure-trove-of-woolly-mammoth-horse-dna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The world has a mosquito problem. Here's how scientists are trying to solve it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infection rates for deadly mosquito-borne diseases are extremely low in Canada. But experts warn climate change and evolving environmental factors &mdash; including deforestation &mdash; are rapidly expanding the geographical range of the world's deadliest animal, and the way it lives and breeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-world-has-a-mosquito-problem-heres-how-scientists-are-trying-to-solve-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-world-has-a-mosquito-problem-heres-how-scientists-are-trying-to-solve-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Blanket Cree Nation welcomes return of bison with new herd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Blanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan welcomed a herd of bison in May, one of many First Nations that are bringing the animal back to the Prairies and to their communities. Those now tasked with their care talk about what&rsquo;s it like to carry the responsibility of the future for the bison and for their nation's connection to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/star-blanket-cree-nation-welcomes-return-of-bison-with-new-herd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/star-blanket-cree-nation-welcomes-return-of-bison-with-new-herd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTE ruins lives but can’t be confirmed until you’re dead. Canadian scientists are trying to change that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former soldier Brendan Hynes thinks he has CTE, but the devastating brain disease can&rsquo;t be confirmed until after someone&rsquo;s dead. Could cutting-edge Canadian research be the solution?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cte-ruins-lives-but-cant-be-confirmed-until-youre-dead-canadian-scientists-are-trying-to-change-that/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cte-ruins-lives-but-cant-be-confirmed-until-youre-dead-canadian-scientists-are-trying-to-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our nature project has been amazing for wildlife']]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have spent the past year sowing wildflower meadows and encouraging no mow areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/our-nature-project-has-been-amazing-for-wildlife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/our-nature-project-has-been-amazing-for-wildlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women prepare for 'space jobs that don't exist yet']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of women attend the annual AeroWomen women event in Yeovil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/women-prepare-for-space-jobs-that-dont-exist-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/women-prepare-for-space-jobs-that-dont-exist-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of twitchers flock to see African bird in UK for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time the African bird has been recorded in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hundreds-of-twitchers-flock-to-see-african-bird-in-uk-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hundreds-of-twitchers-flock-to-see-african-bird-in-uk-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa reveals crew for Artemis III mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crew, who are all men, are scheduled to blast off in 2027 to test systems ahead of a planned Moon landing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-reveals-crew-for-artemis-iii-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-reveals-crew-for-artemis-iii-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-names-next-astronauts-for-artemis-moon-programme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-names-next-astronauts-for-artemis-moon-programme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis IV Moon landing in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-has-named-the-artemis-iii-crew-what-is-their-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-has-named-the-artemis-iii-crew-what-is-their-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emu born with 4 legs on Nanaimo, B.C., farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[An emu with four legs hatched at a farm in Nanaimo, B.C., over the weekend, leaving the owners and veterinarians perplexed as to the cause for the malformation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/emu-born-with-4-legs-on-nanaimo-bc-farm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/emu-born-with-4-legs-on-nanaimo-bc-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Americans, 1 Italian named as Artemis III crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA announced the astronauts who will be part of the next Artemis mission, slated for next year. Questions remain about how realistic the timelines are, given recent setbacks to a private partner, Blue Origin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/3-americans-1-italian-named-as-artemis-iii-crew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/3-americans-1-italian-named-as-artemis-iii-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzly bear trapped, killed after trying to break into central Alberta chicken coop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says a grizzly bear that tried breaking into a chicken coop near Red Lodge Provincial Park in central Alberta was trapped and killed on June 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/grizzly-bear-trapped-killed-after-trying-to-break-into-central-alberta-chicken-coop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/grizzly-bear-trapped-killed-after-trying-to-break-into-central-alberta-chicken-coop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Ni&ntilde;o begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-el-nio-and-why-could-it-mean-record-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-is-el-nio-and-why-could-it-mean-record-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PTPN22 regulates T cell synapse formation through PSTPIP1-dependent actin remodeling | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[By preventing excessive T cell receptor clustering, the phosphatase PTPN22 dampens T cell activation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ptpn22-regulates-t-cell-synapse-formation-through-pstpip1-dependent-actin-remodeling-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ptpn22-regulates-t-cell-synapse-formation-through-pstpip1-dependent-actin-remodeling-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designer binders | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Computational miniprotein design combined with cellular screens identifies functional GPCR agonists and antagonists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/designer-binders-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/designer-binders-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclin-dependent kinase CDK1 targets cell-cell junction components and governs epithelial monolayer integrity throughout the cell cycle | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[CDK1 activity maintains epithelial cohesion independently of cell cycle phase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cyclin-dependent-kinase-cdk1-targets-cell-cell-junction-components-and-governs-epithelial-monolayer-integrity-throughout-the-cell-cycle-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cyclin-dependent-kinase-cdk1-targets-cell-cell-junction-components-and-governs-epithelial-monolayer-integrity-throughout-the-cell-cycle-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly as progress slows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scotlands-greenhouse-gas-emissions-fall-slightly-as-progress-slows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scotlands-greenhouse-gas-emissions-fall-slightly-as-progress-slows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Value of trees' in council's healthy spaces plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authority wants a more consistent approach to trees and woodlands with more protections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/value-of-trees-in-councils-healthy-spaces-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/value-of-trees-in-councils-healthy-spaces-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simple tips to help the UK's butterflies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/simple-tips-to-help-the-uks-butterflies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/simple-tips-to-help-the-uks-butterflies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's last outstanding coal mine plan rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-last-outstanding-coal-mine-plan-rejected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-last-outstanding-coal-mine-plan-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These sea cucumbers seem to have 'zombie' flesh that doesn't die when lopped off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Canadian scientist has found that amputated bits of flesh cut from scarlet sea cucumbers can carry on for years in a strange new form, somewhere between life and death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-sea-cucumbers-seem-to-have-zombie-flesh-that-doesnt-die-when-lopped-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/these-sea-cucumbers-seem-to-have-zombie-flesh-that-doesnt-die-when-lopped-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tofino, B.C., tsunami study points to hundreds dead, $1B in losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study on Cascadia earthquake and tsunami risk puts one of Vancouver Island's best-known coastal communities at the centre of a difficult question: How does a small town prepare for a disaster that may not happen for generations, but could overwhelm it within minutes?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tofino-bc-tsunami-study-points-to-hundreds-dead-1b-in-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tofino-bc-tsunami-study-points-to-hundreds-dead-1b-in-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Screwworms won't wipe out Canadian cattle, but extra precautions urged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screwworm won't kneecap Canada's beef industry, but an advocate says the parasite's incursion into the U.S. is a good reminder for farmers and ranchers here to take extra precautions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/screwworms-wont-wipe-out-canadian-cattle-but-extra-precautions-urged/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/screwworms-wont-wipe-out-canadian-cattle-but-extra-precautions-urged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's first Mars landing honoured with 13 plaques]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beagle 2 reached the surface in 2003, but it was not known until 2015, a professor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-first-mars-landing-honoured-with-13-plaques/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-first-mars-landing-honoured-with-13-plaques/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satellite images show mangrove forests are now expanding after decades of decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades of decline from human development and extreme weather, the world's mangroves are growing again, according to a surprising new study looking at satellite images of coastal forests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/satellite-images-show-mangrove-forests-are-now-expanding-after-decades-of-decline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/satellite-images-show-mangrove-forests-are-now-expanding-after-decades-of-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bumblebees can solve complex puzzles like chimpanzees and elephants, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers say a new study proves that insects can solve problems spontaneously, a cognitive ability usually associated with large-brained vertebrates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bumblebees-can-solve-complex-puzzles-like-chimpanzees-and-elephants-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bumblebees-can-solve-complex-puzzles-like-chimpanzees-and-elephants-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean Sea]]></title><description><![CDATA[A volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-footage-captured-of-great-white-shark-in-mediterranean-sea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-footage-captured-of-great-white-shark-in-mediterranean-sea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philippines earthquake leads to landslides, raising death toll to at least 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly reported casualties raised the overall death toll in the strongest earthquake to hit the Philippine archipelago this year to at least 32, officials said Monday, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that triggered tsunami warnings for several hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/philippines-earthquake-leads-to-landslides-raising-death-toll-to-at-least-32/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/philippines-earthquake-leads-to-landslides-raising-death-toll-to-at-least-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philippines earthquake leads to landslide, raising death toll to at least 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly reported casualties raised the overall death toll in the strongest earthquake to hit the Philippine archipelago this year to at least 32, officials said Monday, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that triggered tsunami warnings for several hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/philippines-earthquake-leads-to-landslide-raising-death-toll-to-at-least-32/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/philippines-earthquake-leads-to-landslide-raising-death-toll-to-at-least-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate change affecting algae in N.W.T.'s Great Bear Lake, study says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algae in Great Bear Lake have changed significantly since the turn of the century due to climate change, a new study has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-change-affecting-algae-in-nwts-great-bear-lake-study-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/climate-change-affecting-algae-in-nwts-great-bear-lake-study-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a pigeon's liver really help it navigate long distances? New research suggests it could]]></title><description><![CDATA[From wartime messages to love letters, pigeons have carried our mail for centuries. A new study suggests the secret to how they find their way might be hiding in an unexpected place: the liver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-a-pigeons-liver-really-help-it-navigate-long-distances-new-research-suggests-it-could/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/can-a-pigeons-liver-really-help-it-navigate-long-distances-new-research-suggests-it-could/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecologist calls for plastics ban in cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alison Fure is asking the council to begin phasing out plastic decorative items, including flowers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ecologist-calls-for-plastics-ban-in-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ecologist-calls-for-plastics-ban-in-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village solar system model shows planets and stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a Kent village created a scale model of the solar system to help people understand space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/village-solar-system-model-shows-planets-and-stars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/village-solar-system-model-shows-planets-and-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You may never go to the moon, but could your book? N.B. author’s stories headed for space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riverside-Albert's Jennifer Shelby will have her short story collection archived on the moon as part of a project called the Lunar Codex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-may-never-go-to-the-moon-but-could-your-book-nb-authors-stories-headed-for-space/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/you-may-never-go-to-the-moon-but-could-your-book-nb-authors-stories-headed-for-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain path repairs 'first big work' since 1980s]]></title><description><![CDATA[A helicopter is used to transport more than 100 tonnes of stone to the site at Helvellyn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mountain-path-repairs-first-big-work-since-1980s/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mountain-path-repairs-first-big-work-since-1980s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian attempt to repair tunnel area sparks safe-haven procedure for five other astronauts onboard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronauts-return-to-iss-after-sheltering-during-air-leak-repair-attempt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/astronauts-return-to-iss-after-sheltering-during-air-leak-repair-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to meet AI leaders to discuss US investment in their companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president said on Friday he expects to meet the leaders of top AI companies next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-to-meet-ai-leaders-to-discuss-us-investment-in-their-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trump-to-meet-ai-leaders-to-discuss-us-investment-in-their-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jupiter and Venus to share 'cosmic kiss']]></title><description><![CDATA[Elizabeth Rizzini looks at the prospects for seeing a spectacular planetary conjunction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jupiter-and-venus-to-share-cosmic-kiss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/jupiter-and-venus-to-share-cosmic-kiss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA tells International ‌Space Station astronauts to resume planned operations after shelter order]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA instructed crew members aboard the International Space Station &zwnj;(ISS) to return to planned operations after Russia's space &#8203;agency Roscosmos paused Friday's structural &#8203;repair efforts inside the Zvezda service &#8203;module.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-tells-international-space-station-astronauts-to-resume-planned-operations-after-shelter-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-tells-international-space-station-astronauts-to-resume-planned-operations-after-shelter-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA reverses evacuation alert for astronauts aboard International Space Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station (ISS) prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on Friday as Russia attempted to fix a crack on its portion of the orbital laboratory, NASA said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-reverses-evacuation-alert-for-astronauts-aboard-international-space-station/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-reverses-evacuation-alert-for-astronauts-aboard-international-space-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA orders International ‌Space Station astronauts to shelter, prepare for evacuation due to air leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA ordered astronauts aboard the International &zwnj;Space Station &#8203;to shelter &#8203;in their spacecraft and prepare &zwnj;for potential evacuation on Friday as a Russian crew &zwnj;attempted to fix a worsening &#8203;leak of air on its portion of &#8203;the orbital laboratory, &#8203;the U.S. agency said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-orders-international-space-station-astronauts-to-shelter-prepare-for-evacuation-due-to-air-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-orders-international-space-station-astronauts-to-shelter-prepare-for-evacuation-due-to-air-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Moore works to be unveiled at botanic garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[The botanic garden says the pieces aim to encourage visitors to reflect on nature and humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/henry-moore-works-to-be-unveiled-at-botanic-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/henry-moore-works-to-be-unveiled-at-botanic-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a very big deal' - curlew eggs hatch after being saved from wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four chicks, which hatched from the eggs, are being cared for until they are old and strong enough to be released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/its-a-very-big-deal-curlew-eggs-hatch-after-being-saved-from-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/its-a-very-big-deal-curlew-eggs-hatch-after-being-saved-from-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mangrove-forests-are-healing-after-decades-of-human-destruction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mangrove-forests-are-healing-after-decades-of-human-destruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong display of the northern lights is possible across Canada tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadians could be in for another beautiful display of the northern lights tonight, as the sun unleashed several fast-moving particles in the Earth's direction over the past couple of days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strong-display-of-the-northern-lights-is-possible-across-canada-tonight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/strong-display-of-the-northern-lights-is-possible-across-canada-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust celebrates birth of rare lemur quadruplets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trust says the quadruplets are incredibly rare, occurring in fewer than 6% of births worldwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trust-celebrates-birth-of-rare-lemur-quadruplets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/trust-celebrates-birth-of-rare-lemur-quadruplets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-powered conservation project ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Space4Nature says it has restored more than 60 hectares of habitat at 22 sites across the county.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ai-powered-conservation-project-ends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ai-powered-conservation-project-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Failing sea defences 'disaster' for nature reserve]]></title><description><![CDATA[An internationally important nature reserve in Hampshire is under threat from failing flood defences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/failing-sea-defences-disaster-for-nature-reserve/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/failing-sea-defences-disaster-for-nature-reserve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanctuary's tiny wild cat to join breeding scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rusty-spotted cats are also getting new enclosures at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sanctuarys-tiny-wild-cat-to-join-breeding-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/sanctuarys-tiny-wild-cat-to-join-breeding-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra waste burning approved for incinerator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viridor can now increase waste at its Beddington energy recovery facility to 382,286 tonnes a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extra-waste-burning-approved-for-incinerator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/extra-waste-burning-approved-for-incinerator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emaciated grey whales washing up on B.C. beaches 'canary in coal mine,' researcher warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more grey whales have washed up in B.C., with researchers and experts both warning the province is on pace for a record breaking year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/emaciated-grey-whales-washing-up-on-bc-beaches-canary-in-coal-mine-researcher-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/emaciated-grey-whales-washing-up-on-bc-beaches-canary-in-coal-mine-researcher-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/costly-fuel-pushes-more-indians-to-buy-electric-cars-but-challenges-remain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/costly-fuel-pushes-more-indians-to-buy-electric-cars-but-challenges-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fighting a cold? A meal gives your immune cells an immediate boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experiments in humans and mice suggest that certain white blood cells, known as T-cells, may respond to infections more effectively after a meal. The research calls into question the notion of "starve a fever, feed a cold."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fighting-a-cold-a-meal-gives-your-immune-cells-an-immediate-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fighting-a-cold-a-meal-gives-your-immune-cells-an-immediate-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swifts 'displaced' after demolition - campaigners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say nesting swifts may have been affected after part of a building was demolished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/swifts-displaced-after-demolition-campaigners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/swifts-displaced-after-demolition-campaigners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Coast Guard launches new sail drones on Lake Erie for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two bright orange autonomous sail drones are floating in Lake Erie right now, part of a new U.S. Coast Guard program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-coast-guard-launches-new-sail-drones-on-lake-erie-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-coast-guard-launches-new-sail-drones-on-lake-erie-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada endorses plan to send remaining Marineland belugas to Spain, across U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada has endorsed a rescue plan that would see all of Marineland's remaining beluga whales split up and sent to Oceanogr&agrave;fic Val&egrave;ncia in Spain or one of four U.S. locations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-endorses-plan-to-send-remaining-marineland-belugas-to-spain-across-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canada-endorses-plan-to-send-remaining-marineland-belugas-to-spain-across-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ai-agents-lag-far-behind-human-workers-why-are-tech-companies-laying-off-the-humans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ai-agents-lag-far-behind-human-workers-why-are-tech-companies-laying-off-the-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next El Niño could be strongest in decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new phase of the natural El Ni&ntilde;o weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/next-el-nio-could-be-strongest-in-decades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/next-el-nio-could-be-strongest-in-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wnt inhibitor Tiki2 maintains articular cartilage homeostasis and protects against osteoarthritis | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The protease Tiki2 restrains Wnt signaling to maintain cartilage homeostasis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-wnt-inhibitor-tiki2-maintains-articular-cartilage-homeostasis-and-protects-against-osteoarthritis-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-wnt-inhibitor-tiki2-maintains-articular-cartilage-homeostasis-and-protects-against-osteoarthritis-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental regulation of mucosal-associated invariant T cells: Adding food for thought | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nutrients are important environmental factors that affect the functional responses of MAIT cells to challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/environmental-regulation-of-mucosal-associated-invariant-t-cells-adding-food-for-thought-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/environmental-regulation-of-mucosal-associated-invariant-t-cells-adding-food-for-thought-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers call for more collaboration to stop whale strikes in B.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In San Francisco Bay, scientists, ferry operators and the public are working together to track whales, using an app and a special kind of camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/researchers-call-for-more-collaboration-to-stop-whale-strikes-in-bc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/researchers-call-for-more-collaboration-to-stop-whale-strikes-in-bc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability to live and work in space]]></title><description><![CDATA[John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/paralympian-could-become-first-astronaut-with-disability-to-live-and-work-in-space/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/paralympian-could-become-first-astronaut-with-disability-to-live-and-work-in-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virus detected in invasive mosquitoes found in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers found two mosquito species that tested positive for California serogroup virus, a group of mosquito-borne viruses that can cause encephalitis and meningitis in humans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/virus-detected-in-invasive-mosquitoes-found-in-bcs-sea-to-sky-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/virus-detected-in-invasive-mosquitoes-found-in-bcs-sea-to-sky-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mornings and nights no longer exist' at 47C:  A day in the hottest place in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a day in India's hottest district reveals about life on the frontline of extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mornings-and-nights-no-longer-exist-at-47c-a-day-in-the-hottest-place-in-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mornings-and-nights-no-longer-exist-at-47c-a-day-in-the-hottest-place-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ancient British hillside giant with a 'real masculine vibe' is getting a makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 volunteers with the U.K.'s National Trust are working diligently on a steep hill in the brutal summer heat to restore the Cerne Abbas Giant to his former glory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-ancient-british-hillside-giant-with-a-real-masculine-vibe-is-getting-a-makeover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-ancient-british-hillside-giant-with-a-real-masculine-vibe-is-getting-a-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A python was found at a Windsor sewage plant. Was it flushed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city worker at the pollution control facility discovered the exotic pet. It is dehydrated and needs help shedding but is expected to survive, according to the local humane society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-python-was-found-at-a-windsor-sewage-plant-was-it-flushed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-python-was-found-at-a-windsor-sewage-plant-was-it-flushed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-moment-a-meteor-creates-sonic-boom-over-massachusetts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-moment-a-meteor-creates-sonic-boom-over-massachusetts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night sky events to watch out for this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Milky Way, the Summer triangle, eclipses and a meteor shower can all be seen over the next few months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/night-sky-events-to-watch-out-for-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/night-sky-events-to-watch-out-for-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meteor over Massachusetts causes explosion reports, sightings from Delaware to Montreal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Meteor Society said that the booms people heard were caused by a meteor nearly 1 meter wide entering the atmosphere around the New Hampshire border with Massachusetts, north of Boston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meteor-over-massachusetts-causes-explosion-reports-sightings-from-delaware-to-montreal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/meteor-over-massachusetts-causes-explosion-reports-sightings-from-delaware-to-montreal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University's CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/claude-lemieuxs-brain-will-be-donated-to-boston-universitys-cte-center-his-family-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/claude-lemieuxs-brain-will-be-donated-to-boston-universitys-cte-center-his-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest tent caterpillars feast in Calgary as outbreak spikes population across Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Municipalities and experts are advising Albertans of soaring caterpillar populations this spring. Clusters of forest tent caterpillars are frequently seen on trees across North America, particularly during what entomologists refer to as cyclical outbreaks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/forest-tent-caterpillars-feast-in-calgary-as-outbreak-spikes-population-across-alberta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/forest-tent-caterpillars-feast-in-calgary-as-outbreak-spikes-population-across-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario family fights to keep 'gentle giant' wolf-dog after seizure threat by province]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Greater Sudbury family is fighting to keep their pet dog, which may be seized by Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) pending DNA testing results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ontario-family-fights-to-keep-gentle-giant-wolf-dog-after-seizure-threat-by-province/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ontario-family-fights-to-keep-gentle-giant-wolf-dog-after-seizure-threat-by-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to watch Jupiter and Venus as they join in the sky this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have noticed two bright "stars" in the west after sunset. Those aren't stars but rather two planets: Jupiter and Venus. And they're on their way for a beautiful meet-up in the days ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-watch-jupiter-and-venus-as-they-join-in-the-sky-this-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-watch-jupiter-and-venus-as-they-join-in-the-sky-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Killer fungus' could be good news for habitats decimated by invasive moss]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/killer-fungus-could-be-good-news-for-habitats-decimated-by-invasive-moss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/killer-fungus-could-be-good-news-for-habitats-decimated-by-invasive-moss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Canadians raring to scoot around on personal electric vehicles after dark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies that operate the rental e-scooter and e-bike programs in Canada say they don't have much data on group riding, but note ridership is strong when the workday ends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-canadians-raring-to-scoot-around-on-personal-electric-vehicles-after-dark/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/more-canadians-raring-to-scoot-around-on-personal-electric-vehicles-after-dark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires are destroying trees faster than we are replacing them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is losing trees faster than nature can grow them or people can plant them. A northern Manitoba tree-planting program is trying to replace trees destroyed by wildfires, but the cancellation of the federal Two Billion Trees Program is making that more challenging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfires-are-destroying-trees-faster-than-we-are-replacing-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildfires-are-destroying-trees-faster-than-we-are-replacing-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare 'Blue Moon' set to light up UK skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Herod explains what is meant by the phrase "Blue Moon" - and it doesn't mean the Moon is turning blue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-blue-moon-set-to-light-up-uk-skies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-blue-moon-set-to-light-up-uk-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-does-blue-origin-rocket-mishap-mean-for-nasas-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-does-blue-origin-rocket-mishap-mean-for-nasas-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/exploding-rocket-casts-doubts-over-nasas-moon-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/exploding-rocket-casts-doubts-over-nasas-moon-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad at Cape Canaveral]]></title><description><![CDATA[An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos&rsquo; space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-on-launchpad-at-cape-canaveral/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/blue-origins-new-glenn-rocket-explodes-on-launchpad-at-cape-canaveral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not just bad for your lungs; air pollution damages your brain, McMaster University researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study out of Hamilton's McMaster University looked at how exposure to common air pollutants affected the performance of about 7,000 Canadians on tests of brain health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/not-just-bad-for-your-lungs-air-pollution-damages-your-brain-mcmaster-university-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/not-just-bad-for-your-lungs-air-pollution-damages-your-brain-mcmaster-university-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers warn food security can't be taken for granted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers at the Bath and West Show say there are strong parallels between energy and food security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farmers-warn-food-security-cant-be-taken-for-granted/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/farmers-warn-food-security-cant-be-taken-for-granted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moment Blue Origin rocket explodes during test in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moment-blue-origin-rocket-explodes-during-test-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/moment-blue-origin-rocket-explodes-during-test-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 grey whales have been found dead in B.C. this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers believe the whales are starving to death as they migrate back north to their northern feeding grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/8-grey-whales-have-been-found-dead-in-bc-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/8-grey-whales-have-been-found-dead-in-bc-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[French students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/portugal-breaks-hottest-may-day-record-as-europe-swelters-in-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/portugal-breaks-hottest-may-day-record-as-europe-swelters-in-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lab meat: Will Canada get left behind?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cultivated meat &mdash; real protein grown directly from animal cells &mdash; is officially moving out of the lab and into commercial production. While U.S. producers are scaling up, Canada is on a much more cautious timeline. CBC News&rsquo; Johanna Wagstaffe looks into the science behind cellular agriculture and the regulatory framework that novel foods must navigate before hitting Canadian shelves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lab-meat-will-canada-get-left-behind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lab-meat-will-canada-get-left-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He seemed drunk without taking a sip of alcohol. It took years to get the rare illness diagnosed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eric Poulin has auto-brewery syndrome, a condition caused by an imbalance of gut microorganisms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/he-seemed-drunk-without-taking-a-sip-of-alcohol-it-took-years-to-get-the-rare-illness-diagnosed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/he-seemed-drunk-without-taking-a-sip-of-alcohol-it-took-years-to-get-the-rare-illness-diagnosed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-rudest-chalk-figure-gets-a-glow-up-to-stop-it-fading-in-the-rain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uks-rudest-chalk-figure-gets-a-glow-up-to-stop-it-fading-in-the-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-temperature-records-are-being-not-only-broken-but-smashed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-temperature-records-are-being-not-only-broken-but-smashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in bear attack identified as MMA fighter Hrishikesh Koloth from India]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man killed in a rare fatal bear attack in northern Saskatchewan on May 8 wanted to be an MMA fighter. Originally from Kerala, India, Hrishikesh Koloth, 27, was working at a uranium exploration site in northern Saskatchewan when he was attacked by the bear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/man-killed-in-bear-attack-identified-as-mma-fighter-hrishikesh-koloth-from-india/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/man-killed-in-bear-attack-identified-as-mma-fighter-hrishikesh-koloth-from-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife sanctuary, neighbours in rift over potentially housing large exotic animals near Parry Sound, Ont.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people living near the Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in the Parry Sound, Ont., area say a compound with lions rescued from a Quebec zoo was too close for comfort last summer. The sanctuary's executive director says she wouldn't automatically rule out accepting a lion or tiger in the future, if asked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildlife-sanctuary-neighbours-in-rift-over-potentially-housing-large-exotic-animals-near-parry-sound-ont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/wildlife-sanctuary-neighbours-in-rift-over-potentially-housing-large-exotic-animals-near-parry-sound-ont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This tree is stinking up some Toronto neighbourhoods, and residents want them cut down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every fall, the female ginkgo tree's fruit produces such a foul odor &mdash; described by arborists, city councillors and homeowners as a cross between dog poop and vomit &mdash; that residents have been asking their councillors for permission to cut them down, even though the trees are otherwise healthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-tree-is-stinking-up-some-toronto-neighbourhoods-and-residents-want-them-cut-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-tree-is-stinking-up-some-toronto-neighbourhoods-and-residents-want-them-cut-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hot pink glow seen from space: Why these Ontario greenhouse lights still shine at night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hot pink and canary-coloured hues glow so bright, astronauts can snap photos of them from space. Fixed atop the largest concentration of greenhouses in North America, the multi-coloured lights have transformed both the night sky in a pocket of southwestern Ontario and the province&rsquo;s multi-billion-dollar agriculture sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hot-pink-glow-seen-from-space-why-these-ontario-greenhouse-lights-still-shine-at-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hot-pink-glow-seen-from-space-why-these-ontario-greenhouse-lights-still-shine-at-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA reveals first plans for a moon base]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA has provided the first look at its plans for its moon base, which include several robotic missions to the surface of the moon as early as this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-reveals-first-plans-for-a-moon-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-reveals-first-plans-for-a-moon-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-unveils-next-steps-to-build-permanent-moon-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nasa-unveils-next-steps-to-build-permanent-moon-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vagal activation inhibits insulin release through neuronal nitric oxide synthase in obese male mice | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vagal activation not only increases but also decreases plasma insulin, an effect exacerbated by obesity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vagal-activation-inhibits-insulin-release-through-neuronal-nitric-oxide-synthase-in-obese-male-mice-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/vagal-activation-inhibits-insulin-release-through-neuronal-nitric-oxide-synthase-in-obese-male-mice-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-sustained heterogeneity drives PDAC | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[In PDAC, an intrinsic balance of Wnt-secreting and Wnt-receiving cells supports tumor growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/self-sustained-heterogeneity-drives-pdac-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/self-sustained-heterogeneity-drives-pdac-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MAPK-dependent release of GDNF from Schwann cells mediates tumor-independent pain in neurofibromatosis 1 | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preventing Schwann cells from producing GDNF may alleviate neuropathic pain in an inherited disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mapk-dependent-release-of-gdnf-from-schwann-cells-mediates-tumor-independent-pain-in-neurofibromatosis-1-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/mapk-dependent-release-of-gdnf-from-schwann-cells-mediates-tumor-independent-pain-in-neurofibromatosis-1-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erratum for the Research Article “IHH, SHH, and primary cilia mediate epithelial-stromal cross-talk during decidualization in mice” | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[HomeScience SignalingVol. 19, No. 939Erratum for the Research Article &ldquo;IHH, SHH, and primary cilia mediate epithelial-stromal cross-talk during decidualization in mice&rdquo;Back To Vol. 19, No. 939 Full accessErrata Share on Erratum for the Research Article &ldquo;IHH, SHH, and primary cilia mediate epithelial-stromal cross-talk during decidualization in mice&rdquo;Science Signaling26 May 2026Vol 19, Issue 939DOI&hellip;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/erratum-for-the-research-article-ihh-shh-and-primary-cilia-mediate-epithelial-stromal-cross-talk-during-decidualization-in-mice-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/erratum-for-the-research-article-ihh-shh-and-primary-cilia-mediate-epithelial-stromal-cross-talk-during-decidualization-in-mice-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, says RSPB]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/britains-protected-birds-of-prey-still-being-shot-trapped-and-poisoned-says-rspb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/britains-protected-birds-of-prey-still-being-shot-trapped-and-poisoned-says-rspb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-space-race-to-create-gym-equipment-for-future-astronauts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-space-race-to-create-gym-equipment-for-future-astronauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to keep cool at your summer festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-keep-cool-at-your-summer-festivals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-to-keep-cool-at-your-summer-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nearly-30-illegal-waste-super-sites-revealed-in-new-government-watchlist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nearly-30-illegal-waste-super-sites-revealed-in-new-government-watchlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/musks-spacex-postpones-starship-launch-as-mega-share-sale-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/musks-spacex-postpones-starship-launch-as-mega-share-sale-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carleton University researchers design earthquake simulator to test building preparedness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Carleton University have designed a tool that simulates earthquakes to test how well buildings withstand some of history's notable quakes. CBC's Stu Mills has more on what the engineering professors discovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carleton-university-researchers-design-earthquake-simulator-to-test-building-preparedness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carleton-university-researchers-design-earthquake-simulator-to-test-building-preparedness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glow worms and slime moulds found in Scotland's declining rainforest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A citizen science project is aiming to document species on the Cowal Peninsula for the first time in 50 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/glow-worms-and-slime-moulds-found-in-scotlands-declining-rainforest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/glow-worms-and-slime-moulds-found-in-scotlands-declining-rainforest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snuffleupagus, a newly described species, is an adorable little predator]]></title><description><![CDATA[S. snuffleupagus, a newly described species of fish, is named after the beloved Sesame Street character, Mr. Snuffleupagus, to which it bears an "uncanny" resemblance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/snuffleupagus-a-newly-described-species-is-an-adorable-little-predator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/snuffleupagus-a-newly-described-species-is-an-adorable-little-predator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do hurricanes and typhoons form and is climate change making them stronger?]]></title><description><![CDATA[These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-do-hurricanes-and-typhoons-form-and-is-climate-change-making-them-stronger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-do-hurricanes-and-typhoons-form-and-is-climate-change-making-them-stronger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water campaigner cautious on using new bathing site]]></title><description><![CDATA[River Action says water quality depends on discharges upstream and says checkbefore swimming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/water-campaigner-cautious-on-using-new-bathing-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/water-campaigner-cautious-on-using-new-bathing-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s questions for the Artemis II crew]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Artemis II crew (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen) meets up with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault in Montreal to answer questions from Canadians about their historic million-kilometre mission around the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadas-questions-for-the-artemis-ii-crew/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadas-questions-for-the-artemis-ii-crew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear killed in Mission following attack; Grizzlies allegedly being fed near Smithers]]></title><description><![CDATA[B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to avoid attracting bears into human habitat or luring them with food, after a pair of incidents in the province this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-killed-in-mission-following-attack-grizzlies-allegedly-being-fed-near-smithers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-killed-in-mission-following-attack-grizzlies-allegedly-being-fed-near-smithers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banff grizzly cub struck by train in 'heartbreaking' loss for sensitive species]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grizzly bear cub has been struck and killed by a train in Banff National Park, where Parks Canada has recorded 19 grizzly deaths on tracks since 2005.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/banff-grizzly-cub-struck-by-train-in-heartbreaking-loss-for-sensitive-species/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/banff-grizzly-cub-struck-by-train-in-heartbreaking-loss-for-sensitive-species/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have a voice': How some Inuit and researchers are bridging science, traditional knowledge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candice Sudlovenick found support and encouragement as a youth in the Ikaarvik program. Now she helps strengthen collaboration efforts between Inuit and researchers as SIKU&rsquo;s outreach programs manager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-have-a-voice-how-some-inuit-and-researchers-are-bridging-science-traditional-knowledge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/i-have-a-voice-how-some-inuit-and-researchers-are-bridging-science-traditional-knowledge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neanderthals may have been doing dentistry 59,000 years ago — without anesthetic]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 59,000 years ago, a Neanderthal living in the mountains of Siberia had one hell of a toothache, and seemingly, decided to do something about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/neanderthals-may-have-been-doing-dentistry-59000-years-ago-without-anesthetic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/neanderthals-may-have-been-doing-dentistry-59000-years-ago-without-anesthetic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neanderthals may have been dabbling in dentistry 59,000 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 59,000 years ago, a Neanderthal living in the mountains of Siberia had one hell of a toothache, and seemingly, decided to do something about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/neanderthals-may-have-been-dabbling-in-dentistry-59000-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/neanderthals-may-have-been-dabbling-in-dentistry-59000-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM promises action on chemicals 43k times standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says he will look into forever chemical contamination near a former RAF base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pm-promises-action-on-chemicals-43k-times-standard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pm-promises-action-on-chemicals-43k-times-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contaminants found in juvenile chinook salmon along Fraser River, researchers find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals and flame retardants are among dozens of chemicals researchers found in juvenile chinook salmon living in the Fraser River estuary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/contaminants-found-in-juvenile-chinook-salmon-along-fraser-river-researchers-find/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/contaminants-found-in-juvenile-chinook-salmon-along-fraser-river-researchers-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake study shows ways to 'cancel' climate impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says new research will help it inform future action at Windermere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lake-study-shows-ways-to-cancel-climate-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/lake-study-shows-ways-to-cancel-climate-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/six-ways-to-keep-your-home-and-yourself-cool-in-hot-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/six-ways-to-keep-your-home-and-yourself-cool-in-hot-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The hopeful silver lining to a bad blackfly season in Nova Scotia]]></title><description><![CDATA[As temperatures have warmed up around the province, many Nova Scotians are seeing a lot more blackflies than in previous years, but there might be a silver lining to the sightings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hopeful-silver-lining-to-a-bad-blackfly-season-in-nova-scotia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-hopeful-silver-lining-to-a-bad-blackfly-season-in-nova-scotia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disease-carrying mosquitoes and heat deaths if temperatures soar']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/disease-carrying-mosquitoes-and-heat-deaths-if-temperatures-soar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/disease-carrying-mosquitoes-and-heat-deaths-if-temperatures-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Isle of Man is 'ideal' for building rainforests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservationists say the Isle of Man has the perfect conditions to create temperate rainforests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-isle-of-man-is-ideal-for-building-rainforests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/why-isle-of-man-is-ideal-for-building-rainforests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-should-set-maximum-working-temperature-rules-advisers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/uk-should-set-maximum-working-temperature-rules-advisers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oncogenic receptor tyrosine kinase signaling is driven by the Golgi protein GOLPH3 and its interaction with MYO18A | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[GOLPH3 and MYO18A promote responsiveness to growth factors by ensuring RTK delivery to the plasma membrane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/oncogenic-receptor-tyrosine-kinase-signaling-is-driven-by-the-golgi-protein-golph3-and-its-interaction-with-myo18a-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/oncogenic-receptor-tyrosine-kinase-signaling-is-driven-by-the-golgi-protein-golph3-and-its-interaction-with-myo18a-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condensation of cGAS induced by Tyr242 phosphorylation and interaction with MYL6 mediates vascular innate immunity in the lung | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phosphorylation and condensation of cGAS in endothelial cells leads to alveolar inflammation in infected mice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/condensation-of-cgas-induced-by-tyr242-phosphorylation-and-interaction-with-myl6-mediates-vascular-innate-immunity-in-the-lung-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/condensation-of-cgas-induced-by-tyr242-phosphorylation-and-interaction-with-myl6-mediates-vascular-innate-immunity-in-the-lung-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal park welcomes four Sumatran tiger cubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are fewer than 400 of Sumatran tigers left in the wild, according to the park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/animal-park-welcomes-four-sumatran-tiger-cubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/animal-park-welcomes-four-sumatran-tiger-cubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change at Mactaquac Dam sees millions more fish make it upriver to spawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, gaspereau trapped at the foot of the Mactaquac Dam were sold instead of being transported upriver.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/change-at-mactaquac-dam-sees-millions-more-fish-make-it-upriver-to-spawn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/change-at-mactaquac-dam-sees-millions-more-fish-make-it-upriver-to-spawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My service dog has given me my life back. Distracting him can take that away]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Lyons&rsquo;s service dog, Geneva, helps her navigate the world, and often garners attention from strangers. But when people try to distract Geneva, it can cause medical issues for her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/my-service-dog-has-given-me-my-life-back-distracting-him-can-take-that-away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/my-service-dog-has-given-me-my-life-back-distracting-him-can-take-that-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe's oldest science park could be redeveloped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cambridge Science Park submits plans which could create 20,000 jobs and new public spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/europes-oldest-science-park-could-be-redeveloped/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/europes-oldest-science-park-could-be-redeveloped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Smallest statue in the world': Irish councillor proposes monument for mosquito that killed Cromwell]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city councillor in Cork, Ireland is advocating to erect a public statue of a mosquito. It wouldn&rsquo;t be a statue of just any mosquito , but the pest that some &mdash; at least in Cork&ndash;believe bit the English invader, Oliver Cromwell &mdash; sending him home to die of what was once known as 'Cork fever,' an old name for malaria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/smallest-statue-in-the-world-irish-councillor-proposes-monument-for-mosquito-that-killed-cromwell/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/smallest-statue-in-the-world-irish-councillor-proposes-monument-for-mosquito-that-killed-cromwell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cascadia Seaweed set to launch new biorefinery near Prince Rupert]]></title><description><![CDATA[One northern B.C. company is hoping seaweed could play a big role in the future of agriculture in the region, as it prepares to open a new biorefinery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cascadia-seaweed-set-to-launch-new-biorefinery-near-prince-rupert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cascadia-seaweed-set-to-launch-new-biorefinery-near-prince-rupert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta students being treated for rabies exposure after bat encounter on school bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A school bus ride in Drumheller took an unexpected turn when a bat turned out to be on board. At least three students on the bus are being treated for rabies exposure after making direct contact with the bat last week, according to two parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alberta-students-being-treated-for-rabies-exposure-after-bat-encounter-on-school-bus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alberta-students-being-treated-for-rabies-exposure-after-bat-encounter-on-school-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money']]></title><description><![CDATA[One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste carrier licences to be tightened as part of illegal dumping crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed changes come after a cow named Beau Vine got approved for a waste removal licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/waste-carrier-licences-to-be-tightened-as-part-of-illegal-dumping-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/waste-carrier-licences-to-be-tightened-as-part-of-illegal-dumping-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers rescue goose family from Vancouver rooftop as calls for bird aid increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. said it's responding to calls regarding the large birds nearly every day at this point in the spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteers-rescue-goose-family-from-vancouver-rooftop-as-calls-for-bird-aid-increase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/volunteers-rescue-goose-family-from-vancouver-rooftop-as-calls-for-bird-aid-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do you treat a cardiac emergency in space? This researcher is trying to answer that]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at Concordia University in Montreal are trying to build a CPR simulator to study emergency care in zero gravity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-do-you-treat-a-cardiac-emergency-in-space-this-researcher-is-trying-to-answer-that/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-do-you-treat-a-cardiac-emergency-in-space-this-researcher-is-trying-to-answer-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kentish milkwort has seen a seven-fold increase since conservation efforts in 2013.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-plant-makes-comeback-from-brink-of-extinction/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-plant-makes-comeback-from-brink-of-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France rejects plan to send its last 2 captive orcas to live in Nova Scotia refuge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision marks a major setback for the privately funded Whale Sanctuary Project, which announced plans to build a 40-hectare floating enclosure near Wine Harbour, N.S., more than six years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-rejects-plan-to-send-its-last-2-captive-orcas-to-live-in-nova-scotia-refuge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/france-rejects-plan-to-send-its-last-2-captive-orcas-to-live-in-nova-scotia-refuge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it safe to swim at England's bathing sites?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signs warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official inland river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-it-safe-to-swim-at-englands-bathing-sites/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/is-it-safe-to-swim-at-englands-bathing-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US firm set to buy satellite station in £37m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Texas-based company wants to expand its deep space communitcations network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-firm-set-to-buy-satellite-station-in-37m-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/us-firm-set-to-buy-satellite-station-in-37m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A woolly solution to NI's peatland problems?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could locally-sourced wool restore peatlands and reduce the carbon cost of conservation?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-woolly-solution-to-nis-peatland-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-woolly-solution-to-nis-peatland-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dont-swim-at-12-of-14-river-bathing-sites-as-more-locations-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dont-swim-at-12-of-14-river-bathing-sites-as-more-locations-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew gets hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency in Quebec]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the rest of the Artemis II crew have received a hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters after their journey to the far side of the moon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/artemis-ii-crew-gets-heros-welcome-at-canadian-space-agency-in-quebec/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/artemis-ii-crew-gets-heros-welcome-at-canadian-space-agency-in-quebec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian-developed technology helps new telescope probe mysteries of the cosmos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work of researchers from across Canada is at the heart of a massive new telescope that could help unlock some of<br />
the biggest mysteries of the universe from its perch at one of the highest elevations in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-developed-technology-helps-new-telescope-probe-mysteries-of-the-cosmos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadian-developed-technology-helps-new-telescope-probe-mysteries-of-the-cosmos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's why you don&rsquo;t need to worry about a 'super' El Ni&ntilde;o &mdash; yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s been a lot of talk about the possibility of a "super" El Ni&ntilde;o developing this year, but scientists say not to expect impacts in Canada this summer. That doesn&rsquo;t mean we get off scott-free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heres-why-you-donrsquot-need-to-worry-about-a-super-el-nintildeo-mdash-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/heres-why-you-donrsquot-need-to-worry-about-a-super-el-nintildeo-mdash-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biocontrol facility takes aim at invasive insect threatening forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hemlock woolly adelgid &mdash; named because it is covered in white woolly material &mdash; can cause foliage loss and even kill eastern hemlock trees. A team at Nova Scotia's Acadia University are rearing specialized predatory insects they're hoping can control these pests. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire suited up to get into the facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/biocontrol-facility-takes-aim-at-invasive-insect-threatening-forest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/biocontrol-facility-takes-aim-at-invasive-insect-threatening-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City's historic Assembly Rooms to be repaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[York Conservation Trust says the Grade I-listed building needs work to its roof and portico.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/citys-historic-assembly-rooms-to-be-repaired/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/citys-historic-assembly-rooms-to-be-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Beekeeping helps me clear my mind and get better headspace']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenson, 17, says it helped him feel good to return to school after four years learning at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beekeeping-helps-me-clear-my-mind-and-get-better-headspace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/beekeeping-helps-me-clear-my-mind-and-get-better-headspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There are many questions about why a coyote swam to Alcatraz. One theory? It was looking for love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camilla Fox has been fascinated by wild canines for most of her life, even helping to raise an orphaned wolf pup as a child. But the journey of the so-called &ldquo;Alcatraz Coyote&rdquo; is unlike anything she has seen before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/there-are-many-questions-about-why-a-coyote-swam-to-alcatraz-one-theory-it-was-looking-for-love/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/there-are-many-questions-about-why-a-coyote-swam-to-alcatraz-one-theory-it-was-looking-for-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's Mark Carney speaks with Artemis II crew on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister met Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and other crew members in Ottawa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadas-mark-carney-speaks-with-artemis-ii-crew-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/canadas-mark-carney-speaks-with-artemis-ii-crew-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney tells Artemis II astronauts their mission around the moon inspired a country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the Artemis II astronauts to Ottawa Wednesday telling them their recent trip around the moon has served as an inspiration for the whole country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carney-tells-artemis-ii-astronauts-their-mission-around-the-moon-inspired-a-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/carney-tells-artemis-ii-astronauts-their-mission-around-the-moon-inspired-a-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Alarming-looking' caterpillar webs in park 'harmless']]></title><description><![CDATA[Butterfly Conservation says while the effect of the webs "can look alarming", they protect against predators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alarming-looking-caterpillar-webs-in-park-harmless/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/alarming-looking-caterpillar-webs-in-park-harmless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fen-cottage-granted-grade-ii-listed-status/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/fen-cottage-granted-grade-ii-listed-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Presenter flies in to host air quality special]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment correspondent Jon Cuthill paraglides into position ahead of a BBC South special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-presenter-flies-in-to-host-air-quality-special/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/watch-presenter-flies-in-to-host-air-quality-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White-tailed eagles to be released in Exmoor despite farmer warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some farmers fear the reintroduction of the UK's biggest bird of prey will threaten their livestock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/white-tailed-eagles-to-be-released-in-exmoor-despite-farmer-warnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/white-tailed-eagles-to-be-released-in-exmoor-despite-farmer-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love icebergs? This one in St. Anthony, N.L., may capture your heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographer Steve Sheppard says he captured a particularly &ldquo;lucky shot&rdquo; in St. Anthony, N.L., last week: an iceberg with a heart-shaped pool on top.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/love-icebergs-this-one-in-st-anthony-nl-may-capture-your-heart/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/love-icebergs-this-one-in-st-anthony-nl-may-capture-your-heart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI minister names 44 projects getting federal money to access compute power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is providing $66 million to an array of Canadian artificial intelligence projects to help them access compute power to commercialize and scale up their work, AI Minister Evan Solomon announced Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ai-minister-names-44-projects-getting-federal-money-to-access-compute-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ai-minister-names-44-projects-getting-federal-money-to-access-compute-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleaning out the shed or cottage for spring? Here’s how to protect yourself from hantavirus]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canadians embark on spring cleaning, public health officials are advising them to take steps to protect themselves from hantavirus carried by rats and mice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cleaning-out-the-shed-or-cottage-for-spring-heres-how-to-protect-yourself-from-hantavirus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/cleaning-out-the-shed-or-cottage-for-spring-heres-how-to-protect-yourself-from-hantavirus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. biologist disciplined for 'hunting' caribou after shooting clips to collect hair for DNA samples]]></title><description><![CDATA[The definition of 'hunting' is at the centre of a ruling from B.C.'s Environmental Appeal Board which upheld a decision to punish a wildlife biologist for his actions toward an endangered caribou herd he is studying in northern B.C.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bc-biologist-disciplined-for-hunting-caribou-after-shooting-clips-to-collect-hair-for-dna-samples/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bc-biologist-disciplined-for-hunting-caribou-after-shooting-clips-to-collect-hair-for-dna-samples/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suckerfish are diving headfirst into unsuspecting manta rays' rear-ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suckerfish, it turns out, are not always the most considerate travel companions to their manta ray hosts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/suckerfish-are-diving-headfirst-into-unsuspecting-manta-rays-rear-ends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/suckerfish-are-diving-headfirst-into-unsuspecting-manta-rays-rear-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treating depression through G proteins | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insights into G protein&ndash;coupled regulation of brain circuitry may reveal new, better antidepressants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/treating-depression-through-g-proteins-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/treating-depression-through-g-proteins-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transcytosis-mediated anterograde transport of the receptor TrkA mediates the formation of presynaptic sites in sympathetic neurons | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sympathetic innervation requires transport of TrkA from the soma surface to the axon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/transcytosis-mediated-anterograde-transport-of-the-receptor-trka-mediates-the-formation-of-presynaptic-sites-in-sympathetic-neurons-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/transcytosis-mediated-anterograde-transport-of-the-receptor-trka-mediates-the-formation-of-presynaptic-sites-in-sympathetic-neurons-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The transmembrane domain structure of TNFR1 suppresses ligand-independent autoactivation but is not required for TNF-induced signaling | Science Signaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transmembrane oligomerization of TNF receptors is not required for ligand-dependent signaling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-transmembrane-domain-structure-of-tnfr1-suppresses-ligand-independent-autoactivation-but-is-not-required-for-tnf-induced-signaling-science-signaling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/the-transmembrane-domain-structure-of-tnfr1-suppresses-ligand-independent-autoactivation-but-is-not-required-for-tnf-induced-signaling-science-signaling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do a tick check every time you spend time outside, Guelph and area health unit says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has updated their tick guidance as the population of arachnids grows locally and they're found in more locations, including in people's gardens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/do-a-tick-check-every-time-you-spend-time-outside-guelph-and-area-health-unit-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/do-a-tick-check-every-time-you-spend-time-outside-guelph-and-area-health-unit-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewable energy hub planned for Scottish coal museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/renewable-energy-hub-planned-for-scottish-coal-museum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/renewable-energy-hub-planned-for-scottish-coal-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which rodents carry hantavirus in Canada? Your questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that most of the passengers of a luxury cruise ship are back in their home countries after a deadly outbreak was declared on board, questions and concerns about the illness continue to circulate. CBC News put some of your most asked hantavirus questions to the experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/which-rodents-carry-hantavirus-in-canada-your-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/which-rodents-carry-hantavirus-in-canada-your-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ground zero: NATO’s drone war comes down to earth in Latvia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unfolding amid a political crisis triggered by a wayward Ukrainian drone strike &mdash; a stark warning of how electronic warfare and unmanned systems are reshaping modern conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ground-zero-natos-drone-war-comes-down-to-earth-in-latvia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/ground-zero-natos-drone-war-comes-down-to-earth-in-latvia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear killed after visiting Alberta summer village]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "habituated" black bear was killed by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services last week after reports of it frequenting a populated area. The bear was repeatedly seen in the west-central Alberta summer village of Burnstick Lake, about 80 kilometres southwest of Red Deer in Clearwater County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-killed-after-visiting-alberta-summer-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-killed-after-visiting-alberta-summer-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear euthanized after visiting Alberta summer village]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "habituated" black bear was killed by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Services last week after reports of it frequenting a populated area. The bear was euthanized May 6 after repeatedly being seen in the west-central Alberta summer village of Burnstick Lake, about 80 kilometres southwest of Red Deer in Clearwater County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-euthanized-after-visiting-alberta-summer-village/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/bear-euthanized-after-visiting-alberta-summer-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after bear encounter in northern Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Community Safety confirmed a "bear incident" Friday that resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/man-dies-after-bear-encounter-in-northern-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/man-dies-after-bear-encounter-in-northern-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 27, dies after bear encounter in northern Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Community Safety confirmed a "bear incident" Friday that resulted in the death of a 25-year-old man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/man-27-dies-after-bear-encounter-in-northern-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/man-27-dies-after-bear-encounter-in-northern-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists are warning Canadians to get ready for a U.S. tick invasion this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say there are other species of ticks carrying troubling pathogens travelling our way from the northern United States at a rate of about 50 kilometres per year. Of concern is the lone star tick.It can carry a pathogen that can leave a bitten person with a severe allergy to meat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-are-warning-canadians-to-get-ready-for-a-us-tick-invasion-this-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/scientists-are-warning-canadians-to-get-ready-for-a-us-tick-invasion-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garter snakes emerge late from Narcisse dens after cool Manitoba spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The largest gathering of snakes in the world is now underway in Manitoba &mdash; a little later than usual &mdash; as tens of thousands of garter snakes emerge from their dens in Narcisse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/garter-snakes-emerge-late-from-narcisse-dens-after-cool-manitoba-spring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/garter-snakes-emerge-late-from-narcisse-dens-after-cool-manitoba-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guelph, Ont., student's squirrel obsession earns her spot at Canada-wide science competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kira Egete and her family are obsessed with squirrels. Turns out, it's not such a nutty passion. Now, the Grade 10 student, whose project examines how squirrels see colour, will be among 400 participants at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Edmonton later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/guelph-ont-students-squirrel-obsession-earns-her-spot-at-canada-wide-science-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/guelph-ont-students-squirrel-obsession-earns-her-spot-at-canada-wide-science-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was like the water cooler': Massive boulder unearthed during COVID gets informative sign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old Ottawa South residents are celebrating new signage that shares the story of an ancient boulder that was unearthed during city work and gave them a place to gather during the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/it-was-like-the-water-cooler-massive-boulder-unearthed-during-covid-gets-informative-sign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/it-was-like-the-water-cooler-massive-boulder-unearthed-during-covid-gets-informative-sign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tick invasion: New species bring new risks to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are already 40 different types of ticks in Canada, with more species expected to migrate north. For The National, CBC&rsquo;s Tom Murphy goes to the Canadian Tick Research and Innovation Centre (CTRIC) to find out more about the evolving risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tick-invasion-new-species-bring-new-risks-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/tick-invasion-new-species-bring-new-risks-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Casper the foster mom owl has raised hundreds of rescued owlets as her own]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casper is currently fostering four owlets, demonstrating important skills like flying, hunting, and fearing humans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/casper-the-foster-mom-owl-has-raised-hundreds-of-rescued-owlets-as-her-own/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/casper-the-foster-mom-owl-has-raised-hundreds-of-rescued-owlets-as-her-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What B.C. boaters should know before hitting the water, in wake of Sea-Doo strike on whale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rare appearance of a grey whale in the waters off Vancouver has both captivated people on social media and raised concerns, after it was struck by a Sea-Doo operator on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-bc-boaters-should-know-before-hitting-the-water-in-wake-of-sea-doo-strike-on-whale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/what-bc-boaters-should-know-before-hitting-the-water-in-wake-of-sea-doo-strike-on-whale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No trout taking your bait in N.S.? This could explain why]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nova Scotia fish stocking program takes fish, mostly brook and rainbow trout, from three provincial hatcheries, grows them for a year or two, and then releases them into lakes. But because of the 2025 drought the program is not stocking rainbow trout at all, and there will be fewer brook trout available for stocking this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/no-trout-taking-your-bait-in-ns-this-could-explain-why/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/no-trout-taking-your-bait-in-ns-this-could-explain-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flowers aren’t just pretty. They are powerful architects of life on Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biologists say there&rsquo;s more to your favourite flowers than just beauty. Their different colours, petal shapes and scents are the key adaptations that help plants reproduce and survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flowers-arent-just-pretty-they-are-powerful-architects-of-life-on-earth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/flowers-arent-just-pretty-they-are-powerful-architects-of-life-on-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walkers urged not to trample fragile bluebells]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Woodland Trust urges people to "stick to the path" when visiting and photographing bluebell woods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/walkers-urged-not-to-trample-fragile-bluebells/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/walkers-urged-not-to-trample-fragile-bluebells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Award for scientist who brought space to millions]]></title><description><![CDATA[James O'Donoghue, from the University of Reading, is awarded the 2026 Carl Sagan medal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/award-for-scientist-who-brought-space-to-millions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/award-for-scientist-who-brought-space-to-millions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study looks at reintroduction of storks in Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[PhD student Sophie Rabone is considering the impact of reintroducing the species more widely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/study-looks-at-reintroduction-of-storks-in-britain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/study-looks-at-reintroduction-of-storks-in-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumped goldfish endangering native carp in lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency is seeking the abandoned pets in order to protect native fish.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dumped-goldfish-endangering-native-carp-in-lake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dumped-goldfish-endangering-native-carp-in-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How tiny 'backpacks' and sniffer dogs could save hedgehogs from extinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project uses GPS 'backpacks' to track the hedgehogs as they become an increasingly rare sight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-tiny-backpacks-and-sniffer-dogs-could-save-hedgehogs-from-extinction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-tiny-backpacks-and-sniffer-dogs-could-save-hedgehogs-from-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nature-recovery-zones-inspired-by-attenborough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/nature-recovery-zones-inspired-by-attenborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Toronto man could become the 1st Canadian cured of HIV thanks to rare bone marrow treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man known as the "Toronto patient" could become the first Canadian cured of HIV. Medical experts say it's a miraculous achievement even if only a small group of people are eligible for the treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-toronto-man-could-become-the-1st-canadian-cured-of-hiv-thanks-to-rare-bone-marrow-treatment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-toronto-man-could-become-the-1st-canadian-cured-of-hiv-thanks-to-rare-bone-marrow-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hovering-objects-and-flashing-lights-what-we-learned-from-ufo-documents-released-by-the-pentagon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hovering-objects-and-flashing-lights-what-we-learned-from-ufo-documents-released-by-the-pentagon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From primates to climates - ten of Attenborough's best documentaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[From hanging out with primates to early climate warnings, here's a selection of his trailblazing programmes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-primates-to-climates-ten-of-attenboroughs-best-documentaries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/from-primates-to-climates-ten-of-attenboroughs-best-documentaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils release butterflies for David Attenborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children release 100 butterflies at a Warwickshire farm for the broadcaster's centennial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pupils-release-butterflies-for-david-attenborough/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/pupils-release-butterflies-for-david-attenborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Attenborough's 'secret superpower' celebrated on 100th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC producers talk about working with Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/david-attenboroughs-secret-superpower-celebrated-on-100th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/david-attenboroughs-secret-superpower-celebrated-on-100th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This ski hill wants to save its snow for next season. Can it be done?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For snow lovers in the Maritimes, this past winter was one of the best in years. Now, Nova Scotia's Ski Martock wants to save that snow for the slopes next season. CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-ski-hill-wants-to-save-its-snow-for-next-season-can-it-be-done/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/this-ski-hill-wants-to-save-its-snow-for-next-season-can-it-be-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A look back at David Attenborough's work as he turns 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's David Attenborough, who has for decades been the world's most authoritative voice on the natural world and whose documentaries have been watched by hundreds of millions, celebrates his 100th birthday today. Here's a look back at his work over the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-look-back-at-david-attenboroughs-work-as-he-turns-100/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/a-look-back-at-david-attenboroughs-work-as-he-turns-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare white-tailed eagles draw crowds of watchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photographers travel across the country to catch a glimpse of the birds in Christchurch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-white-tailed-eagles-draw-crowds-of-watchers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/rare-white-tailed-eagles-draw-crowds-of-watchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating David Attenborough's 100th birthday in the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old, here is how he helped nature in Hampshire and Dorset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/celebrating-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday-in-the-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/celebrating-david-attenboroughs-100th-birthday-in-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolphin discovered on P.E.I.'s North Shore was infested with parasites, necropsy finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The call about a stranded young female dolphin came on Oct. 10, 2025, at Blooming Point Beach. The dolphin had severe pneumonia caused by a heavy infestation of lungworms as well as parasitic flatworms called flukes in its ears, which may have caused it to become disoriented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dolphin-discovered-on-peis-north-shore-was-infested-with-parasites-necropsy-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/dolphin-discovered-on-peis-north-shore-was-infested-with-parasites-necropsy-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-sunburn-inspired-a-new-way-to-store-energy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/how-sunburn-inspired-a-new-way-to-store-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiker charged by grizzly bear near popular trail in Kananaskis Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hiker had a close call with a charging grizzly bear near the the popular hiking spot of Troll Falls in Kananaskis Country, according to a provincial warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hiker-charged-by-grizzly-bear-near-popular-trail-in-kananaskis-country/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/news/science/hiker-charged-by-grizzly-bear-near-popular-trail-in-kananaskis-country/</guid></item></channel></rss>