Cummings wanted science funding doubled

The prime minister’s former aide says he wanted science funding to be doubled. Click…

Iceland shaken by more than 50,000 earthquakes in three weeks

Geologist Helga Torfadottir takes a BBC team to an active volcano area. Click here…

Astroscale to showcase space debris removal

The international company will fly a demonstration of the technology it hopes can help clean up…

Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'

The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially “disappeared” in 12% of the population. …

Sea-cucumber divers off Liberia risk danger to feed a hunger in China

The starfish could represent a lucrative trade but they also play a key role on the…

Mars: Vast amount of water may be locked up on planet

Experts suggest much of the water Mars once had is now locked up in minerals. …

Green Brexit didn't happen, says environmental coalition

But the government says Brexit enables the UK to set its own rules to deliver better…

Climate change: Jet fuel from waste 'dramatically lowers' emissions

A jet fuel made from food waste has the potential to reduce emissions from flying, scientists…

Should the hurricane season begin earlier?

Significant storms have been forming earlier than usual in recent years. Click here for…

Turning plastic bags into clothes for sustainable fashion

Scientists have turned polythene into fabrics in a move they say can make fashion more sustainable. …