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Ally Hirschlag

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Four benefits of going out in the rain

Rain can make us feel surprisingly good – here's why From its distinctive smell to the negative ions it releases, rain has some fascinating...

16.04.2026 10

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Ally Hirschlag

The music that keeps animals calm

You can find many different music playlists for dogs and cats online. Do they actually help animals relax? When Serenity Strull, a photo editor at...

25.11.2025 10

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Ally Hirschlag

The mystery of why leaves change colour

Although the chemistry of autumn colours is well understood, there is an ongoing and lively debate among scientists about why trees evolved their...

02.11.2025 10

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Ally Hirschlag

Is it better to neglect your garden?

Gardens packed with blooming flowers or adorned with neat insect hotels, are extremely popular. But are these highly curated creations actually...

09.06.2025 20

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Ally Hirschlag

The burning river that fuelled a US green movement

Ohio's Cuyahoga River used to be so polluted it regularly went up in flames. Images of one dramatic blaze in 1952 shaped the US's nascent...

02.05.2025 20

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Ally Hirschlag

The people 'meadowscaping' their lawns

Turning lawns into meadows can have big benefits for people, wildlife and the climate. Here's why 'meadowscaping' has become the latest gardening...

28.04.2025 20

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Ally Hirschlag