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Science Rewilding Project Underway to Restore Damaged Peatland in Cumbria The Cumbria Wildlife Trust has begun a project to restore damaged peatland in Skiddaw Forest, aiming to enhance carbon storage and mitigate flood risks. BBC News Science Seabirds Experience Jet Lag: Long Flights Between Dusk and Dawn Disrupt Internal Clocks Scientists have discovered that Manx shearwaters flying hundreds of kilometers across the North Atlantic experience jet lag, affecting their navigation abilities. Ars Technica Science Golden Eagle Chick Marks Significant Milestone for Conservation in Scotland A golden eagle chick has successfully fledged from a nest on a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland, marking a crucial achievement for species conservation. BBC News Science Wind Turbines Account for Nearly 19 Million Bat Deaths in the US Over Four Decades A new study reveals approximately 19 million bats have died due to wind turbines in the US since 1981, with annual fatalities exceeding 1.5 million recently. New Scientist Science Welsh Government Plans to Ban Steel Pylons for Electricity Lines The Welsh government is consulting on a policy to ban traditional steel pylons for electricity lines, favoring an "undergrounding-first approach" for new infrastructure. BBC News Science Martian Cloud May Reveal Unprecedented Atmospheric Physics A new study on a recurring Martian cloud suggests a unique ice-forming process, never before directly observed in any planetary atmosphere. Ars Technica Science UK National Energy System Operator: Lights Will Stay On This Winter Despite Concerns Britain's National Energy System Operator (NESO) has assured that there will be no power cuts this winter, despite concerns raised by some of its engineers. BBC News Science Northern Ireland Risks Missing 2030 Energy Goals, Committee Warns Northern Ireland is struggling to meet its 2030 energy targets, potentially losing out on significant economic opportunities, a committee has stated. BBC News Science Giant Tunnel Project Proposed to Clean Up Windermere's Sewage Problem A **£3.6 billion** tunnel project has been proposed to eliminate sewage discharges into Windermere, England's largest lake, which are blamed for turning its waters green. BBC News Science Jersey Island Becomes a Vital Refuge for Endangered Red Squirrels Jersey Island in the Channel, free from grey squirrels, offers a crucial habitat for red squirrels facing extinction in the UK. BBC News Science Japanese Space Agency Launches Mission to Retrieve Sample from Mars' Moon Phobos The Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) is preparing for an ambitious space mission to collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos and bring them back to Earth. BBC News Science Avian Flu and Brexit Contribute to Decline in Captive Birds at Northern Ireland's Castle Espie Castle Espie, a prominent wildlife site in Northern Ireland, has seen a significant reduction in its captive bird collection due to avian flu, cost-cutting measures, and post-Brexit transport challeng BBC News Science Scotland Explores Climate Adaptation and New Crop Potential in Farming Experts in Scotland are investigating new crops and methods to adapt to climate change and diversify farming practices. BBC News Science UK Team Deploys to Safeguard Antarctic Heritage Site from Climate Change A British team has embarked on a lengthy expedition to Antarctica to preserve Port Lockroy, a historic base threatened by climate change. BBC News Science £250k Community Grant Launched to Protect Red Squirrels in UK A £250,000 community grant has been launched by the Red Squirrel Recovery Network to support groups in Northern England and Southern Scotland in protecting red squirrel populations. BBC News Science Asbestos Contamination Forces Closure of Popular Plymouth Beach Mount Batten Beach in Plymouth, UK, has been closed since July due to the discovery of asbestos fibers in sand samples, posing a potential health risk. BBC News Science Psilocybin Reshapes Brain Networks, Blurring Boundaries Between Inner and Outer Worlds New research reveals that psilocybin reorganizes brain networks, reducing the perceived separation between the internal and external world and leading to meaningful experiences. Ars Technica Science **£15 Million** Spent Clearing **39,500 Tonnes** of Illegal Waste from Ancient Woodland in England Almost 40,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste has been removed from Hoads Wood, an ancient woodland in Kent, England, following a 15-month operation costing taxpayers **£15 million**. BBC News Science Planned Data Centre in England Raises Noise and Wildlife Concerns A large data center planned near Norwich, England, is sparking concerns over potential high noise levels and its impact on local wildlife. BBC News Science Hurricane Isaias Expected to Strengthen to Category 3 Before US Gulf Coast Landfall Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of the season, is forecast to intensify to Category 3 before making landfall on the US Gulf Coast, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall. BBC News Science Neanderthal Wooden Tools Found Preserved in Stone in Spain Shed Light on Daily Life In Spain's Abric Romaní rock shelter, wooden tools belonging to Neanderthals, dating back **62,000 to 40,000 years ago**, were found preserved within limestone crusts. Ars Technica Science UK Expects Record Mushroom Sightings This Autumn The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) predicts a record number of mushroom sightings across the UK this autumn, attributing it to a hot, dry summer followed by significant rainfall. BBC News Science Britpop Meets Science: The Beagle 2 Mars Mission Celebrated The legacy of Colin Pillinger, the scientist behind the UK's first spacecraft to reach Mars, Beagle 2, is being honored with plaques across the country. BBC News Science Research Launched on Seabirds After Microplastic Spill Following the spill of tons of microplastic nurdles into the River Tyne in England in July, necropsies are being conducted on seabirds to understand the impact of this pollution. BBC News