Estonian school students help ornithologists collect valuable migration data by participating in scientific research that not only promotes biological science but also ignites young people's interest in the exploration of nature. (translated)
The incidence of chickenpox is rising in Latvia; the SPKC urges to avoid contact with items potentially contaminated by water, soil, and rats, as well as skin lesions; it is important to treat injuries in a timely manner, protect them with a bandage, and wash hands after contact with nature, gardening, or animals. (translated)
Nepalese continue rescue efforts to find more than 900 people who may have been trapped in the tunnels of hydropower plants due to sudden floods. (translated)
The Himalayas in Nepal caused the glacier to break and a sudden rise in water level, resulting in enormous damage and raising scientists' concerns about climate change and the safety of the region's living environment. (translated)
In the Grand Canyon National Park, where a flash flood caused significant damage on August 29, 2026, at least 15 hikers are missing and the trails have been destroyed. (translated)
New research shows that warning sounds from wind turbines can significantly reduce eagle collisions with the turbines, while also making the adoption of green energy more sustainable. (translated)
Nearly 770 people have died in the floods in Nepal and Tibet, and more than 3000 are missing, while rescue teams from China and India have come to help. (translated)
Due to sudden floods and landslides in the Nepali-Tibetan region, over 1300 people are missing, and the death toll has risen to at least 165, the Nepali disaster agency reported. (translated)
Extensive flooding occurred in Nepal, resulting in 384 missing trekkers, including 291 foreigners, and the earthquake caused avalanches and floods, leading to at least 18 fatalities. (translated)
A strong tornado hit the village of Pomas in southern France on Monday, causing widespread damage, injuring 41 people, and disrupting flights as strong winds destroyed homes and overturned cars. (translated)
The European Central Bank presented new designs for euro banknotes, confirming that cash will not disappear, although the share of cashless payments is increasing, and the new designs reflect European culture and nature. (translated)
Researchers from Tallinn University of Technology have tested a new system that can capture dirt from rainwater using sensors, reducing the amount of pollution carried into nature, in the area of Viimsi municipality, enabling effective response during rainfalls while also reducing the risk of flooding. (translated)
Belgian firefighters are dealing with a large-scale wildfire extinguishing in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve, where the fire has expanded to 3,000 hectares over the weekend, damaging warm peatlands, pine forests, and hiking trails. (translated)
Japanese scientists have created an experiment in which thousands of particles behaved in a way that violated Newton's third law, which may open up new possibilities for exploring the coexistence of living cells and future smart materials and microrobots. (translated)
Studies show that the level of greenery in the living environment, including gardens and parks, is associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of nature in urban planning and human health. (translated)
Estonian Minister of the Environment Andres Sutt plans to create a forestry council that will include environmentalists, scientists, and industry representatives to discuss pain points in forestry and find compromises, although the forestry law and nature conservation law are still being changed during the pause. (translated)
In Belgium, firefighters fought one of the country's worst wildfires in history, which has destroyed over 3,000 hectares of land, while the European Union sent helicopters and firefighting planes to help, and hundreds of people were given evacuation orders. (translated)
A wildfire that broke out in Belgium's Fagne nature park has devastated 1,600 hectares of forest, and several firefighting planes and helicopters have been deployed to extinguish the fire. (translated)
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, claiming at least 14 lives and causing widespread damage, evacuations, and tsunami warnings, which were later canceled. (translated)
On August 15, 2026, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred early in the morning near the island of Flores in Indonesia, with the epicenter located 68 kilometers northwest of Ende and a depth of 10 kilometers, the US Geological Survey reported. (translated)
