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Nature

Scientists trial freezing eggs to save Britain’s largest butterfly

The insect’s survival is threatened by habitat loss, climate change and genetic erosion due to its limited geographical range.

04/10/2025

Business

Groceries: Egg prices rise by 40% in Portugal in the past year

To buy half a dozen eggs, consumers in Portugal now spend more than €2. Prices have risen 81% in just three years.

01/09/2025

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WATCH: 'Pennywise' the sea turtle released back into Atlantic

An adult loggerhead sea turtle weighing 137 kilograms has been released into the Atlantic Ocean after recovering from injuries sustained in a boat strike off Florida’s coast.

31/07/2025

Business

Trump administration sues California over egg prices, blames red tape

Egg prices in the US spiked earlier this year amid a bird flu outbreak that led to mass cullings, although costs are now dropping.

10/07/2025

Europe in Motion

How much did the price of eggs change in the EU?

The price of eggs rose by 6.7% in March 2025 compared to the same period last year. These EU countries are experiencing the highest costs.

21/04/2025

Culture news

Easter eggs from around the world on display in this Polish museum

A symbolic tradition across the world, colorful Easter eggs are synonymous with the holiday. The Easter egg museum in Ciechanowiec, Poland, brings together the world's largest collection of these fragile works of art.

19/04/2025

Business

US egg shortage: Is Europe ready to help despite tariff tensions?

The US government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe domestic shortage.

28/03/2025

Business

Why is Turkey sending thousands of tonnes of eggs to US buyers?

A preliminary agreement between the two countries means 15,000 tonnes of eggs will be sent to the US by July.

20/02/2025

Nutrition

Eating an egg a week could help lower risk of dying from heart disease

Those who reported consuming up to six eggs per week showed a 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death.

07/02/2025

Health news

Scientists find how sperm and egg fuse together in new study

A new study uncovered how a sperm and an egg fuse together.

18/10/2024

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Holy Thursday highlights Orthodox Easter egg tradition

Bulgaria's red Easter eggs and Ukraine's pysanky hold deep spiritual significance, bringing blessings of health and happiness to homes and families as Orthodox Christians in these two countries prepare for Easter Sunday celebrations.

02/05/2024

Climate

Sperm struggle during heatwaves, scientists reveal

Extreme heat exposure almost doubles men’s chance of a low sperm count, according to the study.

04/04/2024

Earth News

Always wanted to own chickens? This charity makes it possible

Could your next pet be a chicken rescued from an egg farm?

02/01/2024

Earth News

Why are authorities warning against eating homegrown eggs in Paris?

Scientists say that hens foraging on polluted soil is the root cause of the problem.

21/11/2023

Nature

Adorable photos capture rare emperor penguin chick hatching at US zoo

SeaWorld San Diego zookeepers are now asking the public to help name the plucky bird, who needed help leaving her shell.

27/10/2023

Ecotech

How France is using AI tech to prevent 'crushing' of male chicks

Here's how France is using 'in-ovo sexing' after partially banning the culling of male chicks earlier this year.

27/09/2023