Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Pompeii victims

It is an almost complete set of “genetic instructions” from people who died when Mount Vesuvius…

Climate Change: MPs say building demolitions must be reduced

MPs say the amount of demolition and rebuilding must be reduced as it adds to the…

The butterflies we may never see again in Britain

Scientists warn that 24 of Britain’s butterfly species are in danger of dying out. …

Robot developed that’s smaller than a flea

Researchers at Northwestern University in the United States have created robots less than 1mm big. …

Government sends gene-edited food bill to Parliament

The legislation will allow the commercial development of genetically-edited plants and animals in England. …

Why some farmers are turning away from the Tories

The mood is shifting in an industry destabilised by economic shocks and post-Brexit reforms. …

Forecasters predict a very active hurricane season

A second consecutive winter heavily influenced by La Niña weather patterns threatens violent storms. …

'Democratic' jackdaws use noise to make decisions

The birds take to the skies en masse after calling out their ‘vote’, scientists have discovered. …

Could hydrogen ease Germany's reliance on Russian gas?

Why hydrogen might be one route for Germany to move away from dependence on Russian imports. …

Gene-edited tomatoes could soon be sold in England

A bill is to be introduced in Parliament in two days’ time to allow the commercial…