Donald Trump makes top Republican fear environmental future

A leading US Republican fears for the future of her grandchildren with Donald Trump as president.

Coming up

From a majestic natural spectacle to a high-octane technological thrill ride, here's our guide to the…

Scientists’ work recognised in New Year Honours

The work of a number of the UK's leading scientists has been recognised in the New…

Scientists’ work recognised in New Year Honours

The work of a number of the UK's leading scientists has been recognised in the New…

Private vehicles add to Delhi’s pollution woes

Despite its alarming pollution levels, Delhi has seen an explosion in the number of private vehicles,…

Private vehicles add to Delhi’s pollution woes

Despite its alarming pollution levels, Delhi has seen an explosion in the number of private vehicles,…

Private vehicles add to Delhi’s pollution woes

Despite its alarming pollution levels, Delhi has seen an explosion in the number of private vehicles,…

China announces ban on ivory trade by end of 2017

China announces a ban on all ivory trade and processing activities by the end of 2017.

Big digs

Here's a selection of the most inspiring findings in archaeology revealed this year.

Birds migrating earlier as temperatures rise

Migrating birds are arriving at their breeding grounds earlier as global temperatures rise, an Edinburgh University…