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# nature - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
Over 500 plant species became extinct in the past 250 years, new study finds
A new study has found that plant extinction is occurring up to 500 times faster than ‘natural’ rates.
# nature - Friday 24 May, 2019
A new survey is asking people to report sightings of wild honey bee colonies in Ireland this summer
The survey is the first of its kind in Europe.
# nature - Monday 6 May, 2019
'We're in trouble': Landmark UN report details unprecedented decline in nature
Over one million animal and plant species are now at risk of extinction.
# nature - Sunday 21 April, 2019
These breathtaking photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
The contest carries a $7,500 first prize.
# nature - Sunday 31 March, 2019
These stunning photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photo of the Year
Entries are still being accepted.
# nature - Saturday 9 March, 2019
Petition accusing councils of cutting down too many trees reaches over 5,500 signatures
The petition wants councils to stop cutting down trees in public spaces without informing the public.
# nature - Saturday 9 February, 2019
Butterflies are genetically wired to choose a mate that looks just like them
Male butterflies show a preference for females that have similar markings.
# nature - Saturday 8 December, 2018
Ireland in a Snapshot: Shooting a music video in the Wicklow woods
I was honoured to be asked to shoot a music video for artist David Rooney, best known for his unique illustrations, I didn’t realise he had a hidden talent as a singer, writes Donal Moloney.
# nature - Thursday 29 November, 2018
Australia's egg-laying duck-billed platypus population is under threat
A three-year survey of the duck-billed animal suggested its numbers had fallen by 30%.
# nature - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
Once upon a time, Ireland was full of penguins - here's how they disappeared
No, not the chocolate bars – real penguins. Author Rob Maguire explains.
BBC nature team defends decision to intervene and save mother and baby emperor penguins
The decision broke a principle of nature film-making to observe but not interfere.
# nature - Thursday 26 July, 2018
Endangered pygmy elephant shot dead in Malaysia 'out of revenge for destroying crops'
At least 18 pygmy elephants have been killed in the region since April.
# nature - Friday 1 June, 2018
Hawaii faces hottest and fastest lava yet with flows covering six football fields in an hour
“It can’t get hotter than where we are,” said a scientist from the US Geological Survey.
# nature - Sunday 29 April, 2018
These nature photos are up for the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year
Photographers are competing for a top prize of $10,000.
# nature - Saturday 14 April, 2018
The harder a male tries to woo a female, the more likely they are to render their species extinct - study
Research into certain extinct crustaceans shows the more energy put into creating larger sexual organs, the more likely the species might cease to exist.
# nature - Saturday 3 March, 2018
Cracking the mysteries of the elusive, majestic whale shark
A group of scientists spent several weeks diving with whale sharks in the Galapagos Islands.
# nature - Saturday 13 January, 2018
How the 'soft chaos' of nature reduces stress and helps us physically heal
Come with us, on a walk through Dublin’s Botanic Gardens.
# nature - Saturday 16 December, 2017
10,000-year-old skeleton of woolly mammoth sells for over €500,000 at auction
The giant skeleton was bought by the chief executive of a French waterproofing company whose logo is of the prehistoric mammal.
San Francisco Aquatic Park closed to swimmers after two sea lions attacks
A sea lion bit a man in the groin area yesterday as he swam in the waters.
# nature - Sunday 12 November, 2017
Here are some of this year's best nature photos from around the world
National Geographic is looking for the nature photographer of the year.
# nature - Sunday 5 November, 2017
'Maternity leave' compensation system could help increase elephant population
New research shows how the increase in elephants’ workloads has affected their reproduction.
# nature - Saturday 4 November, 2017
Birds may learn new songs in similar way to how children learn new language
Their strategy also resembles methods used in computer linguistics to compare documents.
# nature - Sunday 29 October, 2017
Check out these incredible images from Nat Geo's nature photography contest
The competition is accepting entries in four categories: wildlife, landscapes, underwater and aerials.
# nature - Tuesday 17 October, 2017
Whales and dolphins have tight-knit social groups and 'human-like' cultures and societies
The study links the complexity of cetacean culture and behaviour to the size of their brains.
# nature - Saturday 30 September, 2017
These are some of this year's best wildlife and nature photos from around the world
Feel like taking a trip into the wild?
# nature - Tuesday 26 September, 2017
PSNI successfully use drones to keep watch over peregrine crime hot-spots
One nest that has been maltreated for the past 30 years was saved as a result of the operation.
# nature - Sunday 23 July, 2017
Seven parks across Ireland have been given the Green Flag Award
The Green Flag Awards recognise parks that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways.
# nature - Sunday 9 July, 2017
Volunteers wanted to help spot crabs on Irish coasts
What you spot will be recorded as part of an EU-wide programme Sea Change.
# nature - Saturday 24 June, 2017
Shape of bird eggs related to their ability to fly - study
It goes against theories that eggs are shaped to suit their environment; eg, to stop them rolling off a cliff face.
# nature - Thursday 22 June, 2017
These glowing tropical sea creatures have started to 'bloom' north of their habitat, way way north
They’re appearing in the US and Canada’s pacific northwest.
# nature - Friday 16 June, 2017
A swarm of bees swept through Midleton's main street today
The Irish Wildlife Trust says it has received a few sightings of huge swarms of bees this week.
# nature - Saturday 10 June, 2017
You might not have heard of this park - but it's one of Ireland's top free attractions
Doneraile Wildlife Park in North Cork has been named as one of Ireland’s best free to visit attractions.
# nature - Wednesday 26 April, 2017
Ancient humans may have reached Americas 100,000 years earlier than previously thought
Teeth and bones of an elephant-like creature unmistakably modified by human hands were discovered.
# nature - Saturday 22 April, 2017
# nature - Tuesday 11 April, 2017
Dublin Mountains gorse fire sparks warning for people during dry weather
Dublin Fire Brigade said it was ‘hard to say’ what started last night’s fire.
# nature - Saturday 8 April, 2017
Shrinking Himalayan glaciers have been granted status of 'living entities'
An Indian court made the decision because the glaciers were “losing their very existence”.
# nature - Friday 27 January, 2017
A complete list of the sharks in Irish waters has just been published
The leafscale gulper and the Portuguese dogfish are but two of 71.
# nature - Monday 9 January, 2017
Super-strong man-made spider silk could soon be used to repair spinal cords
The material is one of nature’s strongest materials but it’s notoriously hard to farm.
# nature - Thursday 8 September, 2016
Kids who spend time in nature are more relaxed - here are 8 tips to get them outdoors
And away from the television.
# nature - Tuesday 12 July, 2016
Wedge-tailed eagle attacks boy at bird of prey show in Australia
The incident occurred at Alice Springs Desert Park in the Northern Territory region of Australia.
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (7314)
No (5081)
I'm not sure (580)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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