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UK Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi recently announced a new natural history GCSE

Nadhim Zahawi: Inspiring future David Attenboroughs through education

22 April 2022

UK Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi speaks to New Scientist about how a new natural history GCSE will inspire future David Attenboroughs


Bear Grylls discussing new GCSE

Bear Grylls discusses new natural history GCSE: 'Education needs this'

22 April 2022

New Scientist speaks to Bear Grylls about a new GCSE in natural history and the impact it may have on young people’s lives


AI-powered camera traps could protect Gabon wildlife from poachers

AI-powered camera traps could protect Gabon wildlife from poachers

5 April 2022

AI powered camera traps give Gabon wildlife rangers a new tool in the fight against biodiversity loss and poaching


RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trials in Antarctica

RRS Sir David Attenborough completes ice trials in Antarctica

31 March 2022

The RRS Sir David Attenborough has completed ice trials during its maiden voyage to Antarctica


Ice shelf the size of New York City collapses in East Antarctica

Ice shelf the size of New York City collapses in East Antarctica

29 March 2022

An ice shelf the size of New York City has collapsed in East Antarctica, an area long thought to be stable and not hit much by climate change


shipwreck of Endurance

Endurance wreck: Ernest Shackleton's lost ship found off Antarctica

9 March 2022

Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, Endurance, has been found after 107 years. This 4k footage shows the preserved vessel 3008 metres below the ocean surface


The underwater sea farm that's like a space station

The underwater sea farm that's like a space station

3 March 2022

This underwater sea farm uses biospheres 10 metres under the water to find sustainable ways of growing vegetables and herbs


Restored BFI footage shows Shackleton's Endurance ship crushed by ice

Restored BFI footage shows Shackleton's Endurance ship crushed by ice

18 February 2022

Watch newly restored footage taken during Ernest Shackleton’s 'Endurance' expedition


Shackleton exhibition showcases the power of Antarctic photography

Shackleton exhibition showcases the power of Antarctic photography

11 February 2022

More than a hundred years after Ernest Shackleton’s famous Imperial Trans-Antarctic expedition, a new exhibition showcases some of the most iconic and rare images ever taken of the most southerly continent


River pollution: Tackling England's

River pollution: Tackling England's "chemical cocktail" waterways

3 February 2022

The Evenlode in Oxfordshire, UK, has been plagued by pollution, but farmers, the water industry and local volunteers are working together to clean it up.


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