Mars: Nasa's Perseverance rover's first 100 days in pictures

Stunning images as Nasa’s Perseverance continues its mission to seek signs of past microbial life. …

Then and now: Pandemic clears the air

Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19…

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC’s Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future. …

Extremely rare prehistoric animal carvings found for first time in Scotland

The first prehistoric images of their kind to be found in Scotland were discovered by chance…

Mud reveals secrets of when humans began to change planet

Scientists have tracked 4,000 years of human influence on the planet – all from long tubes…

Homes set to be heated by sewage plants in future

Heat from industry and warmth from the sea feature in advice to government on future home…

Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it’s not just humans monitoring wildlife. …

New dark matter map reveals cosmic mystery

The most detailed map of dark matter in the Universe is puzzling physicists. Click…

BBC Springwatch at Wild Ken Hill: Behind the scenes

The much-loved nature programme is broadcasting from a sustainable farming project in west Norfolk. …

First woman appointed Scotland's Astronomer Royal

Prof Catherine Heymans says she wants to use the title to encourage people to develop passion…