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This month’s full moon is a supermoon – here’s what that actually means (and how you can see it)
A rare supermoon will light up the skies this month. Here’s what makes it special, when to see it – and the best spots in the UK to catch a glimpse
These are the foods your dog should avoid (and eat) this Christmas
Shooting stars set to fill our skies this month – here’s how to see the Orionid meteor shower (without binoculars)
Get the best view of the Orionid meteor shower this October as it passes over the northern hemisphere. Here's our guide to what it is, when it happens and where to see it.
This pocket-sized speaker might be your new favourite outdoor companion
We review the Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker to see how it stands up to the competition
Trail runner Elsey Davis begins 400-mile lap of Cornwall in bid to take record
The Cornish runner will take on 18,000 metres of elevation this week – all in aid of raising awareness of young-onset Alzheimer’s for her mother
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'Alien-like' coral spawning event in London amazes scientists
The Horniman Museum is home to a special coral breeding centre that hopes to give fragile corals a brighter future.
Drone captures orca interaction unlike any other off Scottish coast
The two orcas were "almost embracing each other, something I have never seen before," says skipper James Fairbairns, who recorded the rarely seen behaviour in the Sound of Rum.
Autumn equinox: Everything you need to know about the celebration signalling the end of summer
The September night signals the start of astronomical autumn for everyone in the northern hemisphere
“A remarkable discovery”: Rare fern found in Welsh valley 150 years after being wiped out by Victorians
The young holly fern was rediscovered by a naturalist on the rugged slopes of Cwm Idwal in Eryri National Park.
25 of the most epic weather photos on Earth revealed
The shortlist for the Weather Photographer of the Year 2025 has been announced - now it's your chance to vote for a winner.
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British fava beans – history and recipes
The majority of the pulses we eat in Britain are imported from farms across the world - except the humble fava bean which is making a bold comeback. Here is our guide to the history of British fava beans, where to buy them and recipe ideas.
My Countryside interview: Anita Rani
Countryfile presenter Anita Rani talks about wild walks, hair-raising holidays and the importance of inner-city access to the great outdoors
The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil
Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series