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Science James Webb Telescope Discovers Ice Older Than Its Star in Beta Pictoris System The James Webb Space Telescope has found amorphous water and carbon dioxide ice in the disk around the Beta Pictoris star, believed to be older than the star itself. Ars Technica Science Artist Phil Lambert Creates World's Largest Soil Painting Artist Phil Lambert has set a new record by creating the world's largest soil painting, aiming to raise awareness about the importance of soil health. BBC News Science £6 Million Lottery Grant Secured to Restore Scotland's Rare Atlantic Rainforest A significant grant of nearly £6 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund has been secured for a project aiming to restore Scotland's rare Atlantic rainforests on the west coast. BBC News Science Wetlands Can Absorb Carbon Faster Than Forests in Climate Change Fight Scientists suggest wetlands could be a more effective tool than forests in combating climate change, absorbing carbon up to four times faster. BBC News Science UK Textile Waste Transforms into Next-Gen Fabrics Recycling firms in the UK are converting textile waste and leather offcuts into new, sustainable fabrics used by major brands like Dr Martens and Coach. BBC News Science Hundreds of Seagrass Shoots Discovered in Fowey Estuary, Boosting Restoration Hopes Over 430 new seagrass shoots have been found in Cornwall's Fowey Estuary, providing significant encouragement for marine habitat restoration efforts. BBC News Science Physicists Listened to Electrical Noise to Unravel a Superconductor Mystery In a new study, scientists listened to the electrical noise of electrons in copper-based superconductors to solve the mystery of the "pseudogap," showing that electron pairing occurs before supercondu Ars Technica Science New Forest National Park Wildfire Restoration Work Begins Restoration efforts have commenced in England's New Forest National Park following a devastating summer wildfire that destroyed a significant area. BBC News Science TikTok Star Kyle Thomas to Co-Host BBC Nature Show Kyle Thomas, one of the UK's most followed TikTok creators, is set to co-host the BBC's new nature program, "Naturewatch." BBC News Science Welsh Public Sector Unlikely to Meet 2030 Net Zero Target, Auditors Warn Public sector organizations in Wales are making insufficient progress in tackling climate change and are unlikely to achieve their net zero emissions target by 2030, according to auditors. BBC News Science Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Completes Seven-Year Renovation The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. has concluded its extensive seven-year, nearly $1 billion renovation, reopening all of its space exhibits to the public. Ars Technica 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