Mother Nature

Midwives want to make childbirth miraculous – so what went so wrong in Nottingham? | Zoe Williams

The acronym ‘FOH’ for ‘Fuck off home’ was used beside the names of expectant mothers. Senior midwives advised others not to be ‘too kind’. But as this and other shocking evidence is brought to light, sexism is only one part of the storyIt’s said to be mother nature’s stunning con trick, the single most helpful move in the propagation of the species – that childbirth might be the worst thing ever to happen to anyone, but once you are through it, you instantly forget how painful it was.

Midwives want to make childbirth miraculous – so what went so wrong in Nottingham? | Zoe Williams

The acronym ‘FOH’ for ‘Fuck off home’ was used beside the names of expectant mothers. Senior midwives advised others not to be ‘too kind’. But as this and other shocking evidence is brought to light, sexism is only one part of the storyIt’s said to be mother nature’s stunning con trick, the single most helpful move in the propagation of the species – that childbirth might be the worst thing ever to happen to anyone, but once you are through it, you instantly forget how painful it was.

Maya Hawke says mom Uma Thurman practiced 'witch-adjacent' remedies

Maya Hawke is shedding some light on how she was raised with Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke as parents. On NPR's "Wild Card with Rachel Martin," Maya dove into "witch-adjacent" remedies her mom instilled in her as a child."My mother really taught me to love and respect nature... like herbal remedies to things," she began.

Becoming a mother leaves long-lasting molecular memories

Beloved famous zoo closed after 27 years and now abandoned and rotting

Beloved famous zoo closed after 27 years and now abandoned and rotting The famous wildlife park entertained families for 27 years before closing down forever - now it lies desolate and abandoned, with nature reclaiming its derelict premises. A cherished Welsh wildlife park which captured the hearts of the local community shut its doors permanently after 27 wonderful years, and those who experienced it during its prime still can't stop singing its praises. Penscynor Wildlife Park was once the...

UK's heatwave 'set to continue all summer' due to sign we've all seen in nature

UK's heatwave 'set to continue all summer' due to sign we've all seen in nature The UK's unpredictable weather is a force to be reckoned with, and there is one old English weather proverb that has accurately stood the test of time, including recently. If there's one certainty we can all count on - it's that British weather remains utterly unpredictable. From balmy sunshine one moment to hailstones and thunderclaps the next, we've all grown accustomed to the capricious climate across the UK.

Lake Mead nearing ‘system crash’ as experts warn a ‘world of hurt’ could be coming for some states

Lake Mead nearing ‘system crash’ as experts warn a ‘world of hurt’ could be coming for some states The warning follows another unusually dry winter in the Colorado River Basin, which supplies water to about 40 million people across seven Western states - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments The Colorado River system is racing toward a potential breaking point, with water experts warning that Lake Mead and Lake Powell could face a “system crash” within the next few years unless states...

Thousands of squid just washed on a Cape Cod beach — but scientists say not to worry

Thousands of squid just washed on a Cape Cod beach — but scientists say not to worry It may get a little smelly - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Thousands of wriggling brown-tinged squid have recently washed up on a stretch of beach along Cape Cod, Massachusetts, officials said Saturday. But, there’s nothing to worry about, Provincetown’s Harbormaster's Office assured in a Facebook post. The stranding event is “completely natural,” they wrote.

The 2025 hurricane season was devastating. Will 2026 be calmer?

The 2025 hurricane season was devastating. "There is still uncertainty in how each season will unfold," forecasters stress. There might have only been thirteen named storms for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, but it only takes one storm to devastate communities in its path.

Sailing-Spain lead wind-hit New York SailGP after disrupted opening day

Sailing-Spain lead wind-hit New York SailGP after disrupted opening day May 30 : Spain's Los Gallos took the overnight lead at the New York Sail Grand Prix on Saturday after winning two of the three races under an adjusted format as strong winds disrupted the opening day on the Hudson River. The high winds prevented several F50 catamarans from being safely launched, forcing SailGP organisers to reduce the fleet to the four highest-ranked teams in the championship standings and award scaled...