Reviving England"s polluted rivers through incentivizing farmers and comprehensive monitoring
At the close of 2023, Defra asked the British Ecological Society to bring together nearly 40 experts, to collate expert opinion on freshwater policy and set out a list of priorities for the biodiversity evidence program to focus on. Published today,.....»»
Vessel off Florida Keys identified as British warship that sank in the 18th century
A wrecked seagoing vessel discovered decades ago off the Florida Keys has recently been identified as a British warship that sank in the 18th century......»»
Q&A: British champagne production overtaking French? How the shifting seasons are playing havoc with our crops
Spring equinox is fast approaching, on 20 March, but the changing seasons are playing havoc with UK wildlife and crops. This comes after England and Wales had their warmest Februarys on record, according to the Met Office......»»
Killer whales use specialized hunting techniques to catch marine mammals in the open ocean
Killer whales foraging in deep submarine canyons off the coast of California represent a distinct subpopulation that uses specialized hunting techniques to catch marine mammals, Josh McInnes at the University of British Columbia and colleagues report.....»»
The millions of people not looking for work in the UK may be prioritizing education, health and freedom
Around one in five British people of working age (16-64) are now outside the labor market. Neither in work nor looking for work, they are officially labeled as "economically inactive.".....»»
3 great PBS shows you should watch in March
Who needs a streaming service to catch British dramas when you have three great PBS shows that you should watch in March ... for free!.....»»
3 BritBox shows you should watch in March 2024
From a murder mystery in the country to a drama about rich people, these BritBox shows are three of the best that British TV has to offer......»»
Dealers begin deliveries of delayed Lotus Emira
The British automaker finally cleared a last-minute snag with obtaining the emissions certification for the car from the California Air Resources Board. Deliveries of the low-slung, $99,000 Toyota-powered two-seater are underway......»»
Former Mobileye executive joins U.K. automated driving startup
Erez Dagan, a longtime Mobileye executive, has joined British automated driving tech startup Wayve at a time the company has its sights set on a big expansion......»»
Researchers locate cargo ship SS Hartdale, torpedoed in 1915
The final resting place of a British cargo ship, missing since being torpedoed by a German U-boat, has been established by a team of researchers working on the Unpath'd Waters project. The initiative led by Historic England is enabling scientists and.....»»
Q Acoustics’ new 5050 floorstanding speakers are built to fill big rooms with sound
British speaker maker Q Acoustics today launched its new 5050 floorstanding passive speaker, which is the largest in its 5000 series speaker range......»»
3 great British TV crime shows you need to watch in March 2024
March is just the right time to watch these three great British TV crime shows, which include a Netflix hit and an underrated 2024 show on AMC+......»»
Lost tombs and quarries rediscovered on British military base in Cyprus
More than forty archaeological sites in Cyprus dating potentially as far back as the Bronze Age that were thought lost to history have been relocated by University of Leicester scientists working for the Ministry of Defence......»»
Apple to pay $14.4M to settle Canadian "Batterygate" lawsuit
A court in British Columbia has given its approval for a settlement that will see Apple pay out up to $14.4 million, to end a class-action lawsuit over alleged iPhone throttling.An iPhone batteryThe class-action lawsuit alleged that Apple's software.....»»
Who owns prehistory? How debate over fossils in China shaped the relationship between science and sovereignty
Many museums and other cultural institutions in the West have faced, in recent years, demands for artistic repatriation. The Elgin Marbles, currently housed in the British Museum, are perhaps the most prominent subject of this charge, with numerous a.....»»
Google’s hidden AI diversity prompts lead to outcry over historically inaccurate images
Inserting depictions of diversity into AI images creates revisionist history, critics say. Enlarge / Generations from Gemini AI from the prompt, "Paint me a historically accurate depiction of a medieval British king." (credit: @s.....»»
KEF just let the dogs out with its new KC92 and Kube MIE subwoofers
British speaker manufacturers KEF today announced five new subwoofers: the KC92 and a lineup of four new Kube MIE subs ranging from 8 to 15 inches......»»
"I"m gonna get totally and utterly X"d": Can you really use any English word to mean "drunk"?
The English language is famous for the large number of words that express the idea of being drunk in a humorous way—so-called drunkonyms like "pissed," "hammered" or "wasted." British comedian Michael McIntyre even argues in a comedy routine that p.....»»
3 BritBox shows you should watch in February 2024
These British exports streaming on BritBox in February 2024 are a great reminder of what British TV has to offer......»»
Q Acoustics’ new M40 powered towers take aim at the compact sweet spot
British speaker maker Q Acoustics has launched its new M40 powered micro tower speaker system that boasts a smaller footprint and loads of connectivity......»»