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Some types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, study finds

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:20 +0000

High blood concentrations of ‘forever chemical’ compound PFOS linked to problems falling asleep and waking up

Some of the most common types of PFAS may cause sleep disorders in young adults, new research finds, and the study’s authors for the first time identified how the chemicals probably impact the brain to cause disruptions.

Wild camping on Dartmoor not a significant fire risk, research shows

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:28:23 +0000

Exclusive: Data on number and nature of wildfires at odds with claims of landowner seeking to ban wild camping

Wild camping is not a significant fire risk on Dartmoor, data shows, despite claims by a wealthy landowner who has been trying to ban the practice.

The supreme court is deciding on a case brought by the hedge fund manager Alexander Darwall, who is seeking to remove the right to camp on Dartmoor without landowner permission.

Weather tracker: Storm destruction and 5cm hailstones hit south-east Australia

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:09:50 +0000

Hail swath estimated at 120 miles damages crops in western Victoria as winds break windows and rip tiles from roofs

On Wednesday, the Australian state of Victoria was hit by thunderstorms. The town of Casterton was particularly badly affected, receiving 21mm of rain in just 30 minutes, followed by large hailstones.

Vehicles and properties were severely damaged, with reports of broken windows and tiles blown off roofs due to strong winds.

Week in wildlife in pictures: happy elephants, a tiny koala and baboons taking liberties

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:16 +0000

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

UK should ‘repurpose’ Belfast shipyard to make green infrastructure

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:00:13 +0000

Thinktank says government should set up arm’s-length company to buy Harland & Wolff site, which is in administration

The UK government should set up an arm’s-length company to buy the Harland & Wolff naval shipyard in Belfast as part of a drive to repurpose arms manufacturing towards producing green infrastructure, according to a report.

Tar balls: mystery substance on beaches could be linked to sewage plant, scientists say

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:45:15 +0000

Scientists examining petroleum-based balls believed to have come from an oil spill off Sydney as Bondi beach reopens

Overwhelming majority of young Americans worry about climate crisis

admin — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:31:05 +0000

Survey of young people aged 16-25 from all US states shows concerns across political spectrum

The overwhelming majority of young Americans worry about the climate crisis, and more than half say their concerns about the environment will affect where they decide to live and whether to have children, new research finds.

National Gallery in London bans liquids after activists’ art attacks

admin — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:11:28 +0000

Only baby formula, expressed milk and prescription medicines will be allowed with large bags also prohibited under new measures

The National Gallery has announced a raft of increased security measures after protesters attacked paintings including Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers, John Constable’s The Hay Wain and Diego Velázquez’s The Rokeby Venus.

Bird flu in pheasants in England sparks concern over lax rearing rules

admin — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:02:51 +0000

Campaigners call for tightening of measures around ‘wild’ pheasants which are not subject to rules to help control bird flu

The most serious outbreak of bird flu this year has been found in a group of pheasants in England, sparking criticism of the loose restrictions around their rearing.

Under the microscope: Nikon Small World photomicrography 2024 – in pictures

admin — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:01:22 +0000

Spider eyes, butterfly wing scales, truffle spores and slime mould come under the spotlight in the 50th anniversary of the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition. The award celebrates photography through the light microscope, capturing the breathtaking beauty of a world hidden from the naked eye