Nature
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Scientists have their eyes on 2 supervolcanoes
The Explainer 'The probability of a catastrophic eruption is low but not nil'
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Britain's new coins, inspired by King Charles III
In Pictures Royal Mint unveils eight designs reflecting the King's love of nature
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Why frogs and other amphibious 'climate captives' are 'the world's most threatened animals'
Speed Read Endangered mammals and birds get a lot of attention, but amphibians are faring much worse in this hotter world
By Peter Weber Published
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Why did the Hadrian’s Wall tree mean so much to us?
Talking Point Teenager arrested after Sycamore Gap tree felled overnight
By Felicity Capon Published
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The week's good news: Sept. 28, 2023
It wasn't all bad!
By Catherine Garcia Published
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The red fire ant invasion 'creeping closer' to London
Deadly insect considered one of world's most invasive species has been spotted in Europe for first time
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Asian hornets threaten ‘catastrophe’ for UK bees
Speed Read Invasive species is gaining ‘foothold’ in southern England with ‘sharp rise’ in sightings
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The extinction threat to emperor penguins caused by climate change
feature Thousands of chicks died last year due to receding sea ice in Antarctica
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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UK’s ‘wonkiest pub’ shut after 192 years
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Bear attacks: the frightening side of rewilding
feature First fatal bear attack in Western Europe in modern times prompts rethink over animal’s reintroduction
By The Week Staff Published
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Bees learn from mentors
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Otter accused of killing relocated Loch Lomond beavers
Speed Read The dead beaver kits were moved from Tayside to RSPB Scotland reserve last month
By The Week Staff Published
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Traffic noise gives robins ‘road rage’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By The Week Staff Published
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Bison born in UK wild for first time in more than 6,000 years
feature Good news stories from the past seven days
By The Week Staff Last updated
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