Carys Matthews

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Carys Matthews

In the fight against climate change scientists have invented some weird and wonderful ways to cut greenhouse gases, stop glacier melt and shade the powerful rays of the sun to reduce the planet's surface temperature. The future of Earth relies on humankind's ability to curb our reliance on fossil fuels — and ultimately use fewer natural resources. Here are some of the weirdest ways scientists have suggested to combat climate change.

2 months ago | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Carys Matthews

On the last Tuesday of January each year, a group of vikings descend on Lerwick, Shetland with blazing torches. This culminates in a Viking-style boat being set ablaze. But this isn't a scene from a movie, or the start of Ragnarök – instead, it's the annual celebration of Up Helly Aa.Originating in the 1800s, the festival marks the end of the Yule season and the start of longer days. The Viking theme is thought to originate around 1889 onwards.

Jan 6, 2025 | discoverwildlife.com | Carys Matthews

European mink, mountain chicken and African wild dog are among the 10 species named in a 2025 Species to Watch list by international nature conservation charity Fauna & Flora. The list highlights some of the world’s most unique and critically threatened species and outlines the ongoing work with global partners to safeguard these species and the vital conservation efforts needed to ensure their survival.

Nov 12, 2024 | countryfile.com | Lauren Franklin |Carys Matthews

Believe it or not, you can ski in Scotland and England on real snow. You don't have to travel far to have some fun in the snow, and the UK's unpredictable weather means that windows of powder can open as late as mid-spring. Here is our expert guide to the best places to go skiing in Scotland, Northern England and the rest of the UK for all ages and levels of ability. We have included great options for both outside in the fresh mountain air, and indoors at dry slopes and indoor centres.

Nov 1, 2024 | discoverwildlife.com | Carys Matthews

Mathematicians have challenged the theorem that a monkey typing randomly on a keyboard for an indefinite period would eventually recreate the complete works of Shakespeare. Findings of the new study concluded that even if all the chimpanzees in the world typed, it is 'almost certainly impossible’ for the Bard’s entire works of approximately 884,647 words to be completed before the universe ends. What are the smallest monkeys and primates in the world?