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Squirrels get £250k grants while cuttlefish keep their secret

Community groups across northern England and southern Scotland can apply for the money; the cuttlefish camouflage mystery remains unsolved and unlicensed.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 1:26 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by BBC: “Red squirrel project opens £250k community grant”, with reporting from The New York Times.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:26 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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BBCRed squirrel project opens £250k community grant
The New York TimesHow Do Cuttlefish Hide? Scientists Search for the Secret to Camouflage.

What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentGroups in northern England and southern Scotland can now bid for a quarter of a million pounds to protect red squirrels, which is a lot of money for an animal that is mostly tail.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGive them the cuttlefish trick. The squirrels vanish, and the funding committee never finds them.

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