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Friday 16 October 2026
Science
Global survey reveals limited public awareness of invasive alien species and little support for their management
Nature
£1.6m fine for Anglian Water's pollution of Essex river
Anglian Water has been fined £1.6m after repeated sewage pollution of the River Brain over six weeks in 2022.
Nature
Last push for Rothbury Estate as Wildlife Trust appeals for final donations
Science
UKRI backs quantum breakthroughs supported by training
Nature
10 wild, wacky and wonderful facts about the world of fungi
Health
Can “maxxing” help prevent cancer?
Science
Exeter’s NIHR Policy Research Unit in dementia granted £2 million extension
Science
Winter sea ice loss may be underestimated, according to ancient clues from a warmer Arctic
Nature
Four years after the promises of Cop15, our biodiversity targets are slipping away
Community
What went right this week: the good news that matters
Science
Mini brain organoids ‘reading’ Braille marks key step towards biohybrid computing
Thursday 15 October 2026
Science
Children and young people broadly support health data research – but want safeguards
Science
Beyond national parks: researchers explore a broader future for conservation
Community
Black Cultural Archives
Science
State-involved deaths increase to five people per week in Scotland
Nature
Our new film is a finalist at the world's biggest sustainability film festival
Nature
Local support gets Testwood Lakes boardwalk work under way
Nature
Trails, tales, and Halloween fun this half-term
Nature
Bottengoms exhibition 'The House of Art and Nature' set for Abberton Reservoir
Nature
New Forest Non-Native Plants Project celebrated at national awards
Nature
‘Like selling wolves from Yellowstone’: how protected US sharks are being sold off to foreign aquariums
Science
Unexpected discovery of new mechanism which helps deadly fungus Candida auris evade treatment
Nature
Scottish Parliament motion highlights importance of biodiversity monitoring
Science
Joint statement: Working together to combat division and hate in our city
Science
New forecasting research could help millions living in earthquake-prone regions
Community
In Ukraine, the repair movement is heading underground
Science
Bristol designated a Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence for outstanding brain cancer treatment, care and research
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Health
Understanding the architecture of pancreatic cancer risk
Community
National Lottery celebrates more than £1.7 billion awarded to good causes across Northern Ireland
Science
University of Exeter experts showcase efforts to boost Home Defence at major military and civilian conference
Nature
Construction begins on £20m Torcross rock defence scheme
Scheme will see 58,000 tons of rock arrive by boat with 30,000 more tons expected by road.
Nature
Students demand bolder climate and nature leadership at Southampton screening
Nature
Every £1 invested in restoring rivers could generate over £7 in benefits for nature, communities and the economy, first-of-its-kind analysis finds
Nature
Seal pups recorded at South Walney Nature Reserve
Nature
Reimagining Our Rivers at Scale
Nature
Businesses come together at Brockholes
Nature
Environment Agency action following complaints of foul smells
The Environment Agency has taken action following an investigation into reports of foul smells in Little Hulton in Salford, Greater Manchester.
Science
MSc International Business at Exeter climbs into world top 10 in influential QS ranking
Nature
Unearthing the World We Cannot See – How I Found a Rare Native Fungus
Science
New film series shines a light on the global challenge of fungal diseases
Science
Trailblazing technique uncovers real shape of scorching-hot exoplanet atmospheres
Community
Old MacDonald had a parkrun
Science
UKRI publishes new research data policy
Community
Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
Nature
Scale back on hake and coley, seafood charity tells shoppers
Science