Emergency services performed a helicopter rescue on Thursday to save a 51-year-old hiker who suffered a fall in the difficult-to-access Los Cernícalos ravine in Telde, Gran Canaria. The woman was airlifted to hospital with moderate injuries. Read the full details of the dramatic rescue operation.
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The historic Casa Amarilla in Puerto de la Cruz, where Wolfgang Köhler conducted groundbreaking primate studies in the early 20th century, has lain in ruins since 1993. Despite decades of grand announcements and broken promises, new collaboration between the owners and the council offers a glimmer of hope for finally restoring this site of global scientific significance. Read about the fascinating history and the long wait for justice for this cultural landmark.
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A groundbreaking scientific study reveals how climate change will dramatically increase the frequency and duration of heatwaves across the Canary Islands. The research, which models different emission scenarios, warns of severe impacts on public health, tourism, and endemic ecosystems. Find out which islands are projected to be hardest hit.
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The Canary Islands government is launching a legal revolution to replace inaccurate, paper-based maps from 1987 with a high-precision digital system for the archipelago’s 148 protected natural areas. This new law aims to end decades of cartographic ambiguity, providing legal certainty for landowners and planners. Discover how satellite technology will redefine environmental management across the islands.
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Loro Parque in Tenerife is celebrating the first birthday of Teno, a male orca calf born at the park. The successful first year, under the care of his deaf mother Morgan, is hailed as a historic achievement in cetacean care. The park highlights the vital role modern zoos play in conservation, research, and animal welfare.
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A sequence of small earthquakes has been detected in recent days around the Enmedio submarine volcano, located between Tenerife and Gran Canaria. The National Geographic Institute is monitoring the activity, with the strongest tremor measuring 2.6 mbLg. Read the full report for the detailed timeline and seismic data.
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A critical rescue mission is underway for the Gran Canaria dragon tree, a species on the brink of extinction with just 61 wild individuals remaining. The Canary Islands government has approved a five-year, €1.1 million recovery plan to boost populations and protect its habitat. Discover the ancient legend and urgent measures to save this iconic, ‘almost immortal’ tree.
Rescue Plan Launched for Gran Canaria’s Endangered Dragon Tree Read More »
An international scientific team has observed a supermassive black hole, located 10 billion light-years away, dim to a fraction of its brightness in an astonishingly short cosmic timeframe. The discovery, made using the Gran Telescopio Canarias on La Palma and Japan’s Subaru telescope, challenges long-held views about the stability of these cosmic engines. Read how this rapid change is reshaping our understanding of galactic nuclei.
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Researchers from the Canary Islands Institute for Agricultural Research have identified a previously unknown fungus in a Tenerife banana plantation. Named Trichoderma ichasaguae, this microorganism shows potential as a natural biological control agent against the devastating Panama disease. The discovery highlights the rich, untapped biodiversity within the Canary Islands’ agricultural soils.
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A British holidaymaker has died following a tragic swimming accident in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. Rose Buck, 56, was struck by a sudden wave and dashed against rocks while in the water. Her family have paid tribute to the much-loved former postwoman.
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