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The Guardian // Science

Night-flying insects over UK in decline, weather radar study reveals

Monday 27th October 2025, 10:00AM

Study of Met Office data one of first to show how nocturnal insects affected by factors such as light pollutionScientists have used Met Office radar data to track the trillions of insects flying above the UK for the first time, revealing a concerning decline in nocturnal species.The team repurposed data from the UK’s network of 15 weather surveillance radars, which scan the sky hundreds of times a day. Continue reading...

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