Scientists analyse the chemistry in a woolly mammoth tusk to work out how far it travelled. …
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Climate: WWF warns UK spending is lagging behind targets
The conservation group WWF says the UK government must keep its promises on climate change. …
Climate Check: Why a warmer world will also be wetter
Human activity is causing unprecedented changes in our climate – that’s the main message in the…
Climate change: Curbing methane emissions will 'buy us time'
Scientists say that rapid cuts in methane could be a key tactic in the battle against…
Tropical Storm Fred: Sixth Atlantic storm hints at above-average hurricane season
Meteorologists have named the sixth Atlantic storm of 2021, hinting at an above-average season. …
How are wildfires linked to climate change?
A series of major wildfires across the world has hit the headlines – how do they…
The illegal gold mines killing rivers and livelihoods in Ghana
Sixty percent of Ghana’s water bodies are now polluted, largely due to illegal mining operations. …
Chameleon-like camouflage made for soft robot
Researchers develop a robot that changes colour in response to its background. Click here…
Plastic waste: Study finds crabs 'excited' by additive
Oleamide increases the creatures’ respiration rate, indicating excitement, researchers say. Click here for original…
Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day
The system being tested should spot the disease long before symptoms or obvious brain signs develop. …