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Antarctic Emperor Penguins Threatened with Extinction

As sea ice disappears at record rates, emperor penguins are being pushed towards extinction

by Nick Ames

Protest to Free 2,000 Lab Beagles Ends in Tear Gas

A plan to free 2,000 lab beagles – backed by Ricky Gervais – ended in tear gas, arrests and rising questions over animal testing in the US

by Nick Ames

Monkeys in Gibraltar Are Eating Soil to Cope With Human Junk Food

After years of being fed ice cream, crisps and fizzy drinks by tourists, monkeys in Gibraltar are turning to mud as a natural remedy

by Nick Ames

UAE Scientist Named National Frontiers Planet Prize Champion for Breakthrough Carbon Capture Research

Professor Steve Griffiths earns national champion status at the Frontiers Planet Prize for pioneering research into carbon capture

by Staff Writer

Dubai Announces Major Metro Expansion With New Gold Line

Dubai’s public transport network is set for its biggest expansion yet, with the announcement of a brand-new Metro Gold Line. […]

by Staff Writer

Ricky Gervais Receives Jane Goodall Hope Award for Animal Activism

The comedian joins a group of leading advocates honoured in London for their work protecting animals and advancing conservation.

by Nick Ames

Boiling Lobsters Alive Could Be Banned as Scientists Confirm They Feel Pain

New evidence that lobsters experience pain is fuelling calls to outlaw boiling them alive.

by Nick Ames

Pakistan’s Solar Boom Shields Millions from Global Energy Shock

As conflict disrupts global supply routes, a grassroots surge in rooftop solar is helping Pakistan cut fuel costs and secure its energy future

by Nick Ames

Dozens Killed as Flooding Devastates Communities Across Afghanistan

At least 77 people have been killed in Afghanistan after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding.

by Anthea Ayache

Spectacular Picture of Earth Sent by Artemis Astronauts

The Artmeis spacecraft is set to fly around the moon on Monday

by Nick Ames