Companies Race to Stem Flood of Microplastic Fibres into the Oceans
New products range from washing machine filters and balls to fabrics made from kelp and orange peel.
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No Mountain High Enough: Study Finds Plastic in 'Clean' Air
Microplastics from Africa and North America found airborne in French Pyrenees, 2,877 metres above sea level
Scientists Find Perfectly Preserved Dinosaur Embryo Preparing to Hatch Like a Bird
At least 66m-year-old fossil discovered in southern China reveals posture previously unseen in dinosaurs
Is There Any Good News at All on Omicron? Yes, There Are Small Signs of Hope
Analysis: scientists are only starting to understand new COVID mutation but there is encouraging news from the laboratory, South Africa and on antiviral drugs.
The Year's Top 10 Science Stories, Chosen by Scientists
Billionaires in space, an end-date for deforestation, facing up to racial bias in healthcare - we asked scientists to share the most important developments of 2021.
The Richest Countries Are Vaccine Hoarders. Try Them in International Court
Millions have died unnecessarily and millions more will in 2022 unless something changes, says Anthony Costello, former WHO director
Nasa's Solar Probe 'touches' Sun for First Time, Dives into Unexplored Atmosphere
The Parker probe is exploring the corona to help scientists better understand solar outbursts that can interfere with life on Earth
Will Omicron Kill Christmas? How Science Stacks Up in Boosters V Covid Variant Battle
Will Omicron Kill Christmas? How Science Stacks Up in Boosters V Covid Variant Battle
UK faces a grim winter if vaccines offer poor overall protection, but if the virus has weak powers to evade immunity, hospital cases can be contained.
Northern Lights Photographer of the Year - in Pictures
The travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has published its annual northern lights photographer of the year collection with stunning images from 25 photographers. Coinciding with the northern lights season at the end of the year, it aims to share the beauty of this natural phenomenon
Misinformation Fuelled by 'Tsunami' of Poor Research, Says Science Prize Winner
Scientists Sharing Omicron Data Were Heroic. Let's Ensure They Don't Regret It
Psychedelics Can Change Humanity for the Better. It's Time to Unlock Their Power
Studies of MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics have shown tremendous potential for therapeutic applications
Rock Cakes? Stonehenge Builders May Have Enjoyed Mince Pies
Archaeologists say neolithic version of energy bars may also have been eaten at midwinter feasts
Trust in Scientists Soared in Australia and New Zealand During Covid Pandemic, Poll Finds
South Africa to Be Put on England's Travel Red List over New Covid Variant
Flights from six countries will be banned as officials review travel measures after scientists voice concern over variant.
Post-Brexit Scheme to Lure Nobel Winners to UK Fails to Attract Single Applicant
Yes, DeepMind Crunches the Numbers - but is It Really a Magic Bullet?
Yes, DeepMind Crunches the Numbers - but is It Really a Magic Bullet?
The machine learning outfit's foray into pharmaceuticals could be very useful, but its grand claims should be taken with a pinch of salt.
New Mission to Scour Our Interstellar Neighbourhood for Planets That Could Sustain Life
Nasa Bumps Moon Landing Back to 2025 at the Earliest
Agency says funding issues, along with delays tied to Bezos legal challenge, will push back first landing in a half century
Earth's First Continents Emerged from the Ocean 700m Years Earlier Than Thought
Ancient rock forms suggest world's first stable cratons rose above sea level more than 3bn years ago
Few Willing to Change Lifestyle to Save the Planet, Climate Survey Finds
Poll of 10 countries including US, UK, France and Germany finds people prioritising measures that are already habits.
2050: What Happens if We Ignore the Climate Crisis (Video Explainer)
We envision two scenarios: what life could look like in 2050 if we do nothing, and what life could look like if we take action now. Watch this video to take a glimpse into the future and find out what you can do to prevent global climate catastrophe. There is still hope .
Opinion: If the Super-Rich Want to Live for Ever Our Planet is Truly Doomed
Instead of investing to cheat death, shouldn't we be trying to make old age livable and dignified for all?
AI Needs Regulating Before It's Too Late
If by 2052 a computer could match the human brain then we need better ways to build it.
Canadian Academic on Leave Amid Row over Indigenous Ancestry Claims
CBC investigation into Carrie Bourassa has drawn comparisons with case of Rachel Dolezal in US
"My Students Never Knew": the Lecturer Who Lived in a Tent
"My Students Never Knew": the Lecturer Who Lived in a Tent
Higher education is one of the most casualised sectors of the UK economy, and for many it means a struggle to get by.
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