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Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/24/coral-reefs-jamaica?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Soundtrack of the sea: divers use underwater speakers to help dying coral reefs

Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brink

The Guardian

David Whittle 5h ago

Did NASA’s Curiosity rover find signs of ancient life on Mars? An astrobiologist explains how we determine ‘life’
https://theconversation.com/did-nasas-curiosity-rover-find-signs-of-ancient-life-on-mars-an-astrobiologist-explains-how-we-determine-life-280658

Did NASA’s Curiosity rover find signs of ancient life on Mars? An astrobiologist explains how we determine ‘life’

Study of extreme environments on Earth, along with exploration of the lifeless surface of the moon, can help us understand what life on Mars might look like.

The Conversation

David Whittle 5h ago

Here’s what to expect from the first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
https://theconversation.com/heres-what-to-expect-from-the-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels-280894

Here’s what to expect from the first Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

Can a coalition of governments and other stakeholders gathering in Santa Marta make progress where other international efforts have failed?

The Conversation

David Whittle 5h ago

Women in science – global study finds presence without power
https://theconversation.com/women-in-science-global-study-finds-presence-without-power-279248

Women in science – global study finds presence without power

Women make up one in three researchers worldwide, but they remain sidelined in scientific organisations.

The Conversation

David Whittle 5h ago

Mozambique ‘sky island’ expeditions found 4 new species of chameleon – already at risk from forest loss
https://theconversation.com/mozambique-sky-island-expeditions-found-4-new-species-of-chameleon-already-at-risk-from-forest-loss-279908

Mozambique ‘sky island’ expeditions found 4 new species of chameleon – already at risk from forest loss

Three of the four new chameleon species found in Mozambique are probably at high risk of extinction.

The Conversation

David Whittle 5h ago

Scientists make breakthrough in solving mystery of volcanic lightning
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/apr/23/volcanic-lightning-mystery-scientists-breakthrough-carbon-electrical-charge?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Scientists make breakthrough in solving mystery of volcanic lightning

Research shows fine carbon coating on silica in updraught causes electrical charge – and spectacular display

The Guardian

David Whittle 5h ago

What is a ‘super El Niño’ and what might it mean for the global climate?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/23/down-to-earth-super-el-nino-extreme-weather?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

What is a ‘super El Niño’ and what might it mean for the global climate?

In this week’s newsletter: Forecasts suggest a stronger version of the climate phenomenon could supercharge extreme weather events, putting the world on track to again breach a 1.5C average temperature rise.• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here

The Guardian

David Whittle 5h ago

BP board suffers triple climate rebellion from shareholders
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/23/bp-board-suffers-triple-climate-rebellion-from-shareholders?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

BP board suffers triple climate rebellion from shareholders

More than 50% of voters at first AGM under new leadership oppose plans to scrap climate reporting

The Guardian

David Whittle 6h ago

A tiny harvest mouse, bagel cats and a rhino out for a stroll
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2026/apr/24/week-in-wildlife-a-tiny-harvest-mouse-bagel-cats-and-a-rhino-out-for-a-stroll?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Week in wildlife: a tiny harvest mouse, bagel cats and a rhino out for a stroll

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world

The Guardian