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A sniffer dog is being used to monitor for new colonies of water voles, as part of a reintroduction project in Hertfordshire

Some say that symmetry and heavily patterned images are more appealing to the brain, which got us thinking about colouring in maps.

As we face the world’s greatest environmental challenges, BBC Earth brings you solutions in psychology, food, climate change, health, social trends, and technology that can make the world a more sustainable place.

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Why it's hard to safely control the millions of people at the Hajj in Mecca

Time lapse footage from the International Space Station.

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How services like Slack provide an alternative to the vitriol of the public internet.

Follow our guide on how to pickle walnuts and add them to your picnic at a point-to-point or on the riverbank

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OK, this is ridiculous, but in the best way possible. Spending too much time describing this short film by French animator Nicolas Deveaux would ruin it, so it’s probably best to just watch it. Created over a period of 1.5 years 5 Mètres 80 is a follow-up to a shorter animation he made 10 years ago about an elephant on a trampoline. Deveaux is widely known for his realistic animation of animals for both film and commercials, many more of which he shares on Vimeo. More

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

One days wildflower meadow creation condensed into 5 minutes.

Oil! Our secret god, fulfiller of our every desire. Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. But it’s on everyone’s mind.

Wondering what to watch before you come to Cambodia? We review the 10 best movies about Cambodia or set in Cambodia, from films about Cambodian history to dramas set in Cambodia.

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What’s the point in the party if it doesn’t even have the nerve to oppose the massive injustice of the welfare bill?

Islamic State is often called ‘medieval’ but is in fact very modern – a horrific expression of a widespread frustration with a globalised western model that promises freedom and prosperity to all, but fails to deliver

A walk in the park may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in ways that improve our mental health.

Google Drive offers content management and collaboration, enhanced with AI-powered search; real-time editing; and powerful security and management tools for your team.

Rides are access tracks or paths through woodland, which require management to maintain. Jon Rau from the Forestry Commission explains the practical benefits...