East Africa fears second wave – of locust swarms

Good breeding conditions mean millions of people are now threatened in the Horn of Africa and…

Supreme Court lifts ban on Heathrow third runway

In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers’ decision to approve the runway was legitimate. …

Hayabusa-2: Pieces of an asteroid found inside space capsule

Scientists in Japan open the Hayabusa-2 space capsule that landed just over a week ago. …

A68a iceberg: Science mission to investigate frozen giant

Scientists will send robotic vehicles under the colossal berg drifting in the South Atlantic. …

New Covid strain: How worried should we be?

Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better…

A palm oil alternative could help save rainforests

Plantations for palm oil are blamed for rainforest destruction, but an artificial palm oil is close. …

Stargazers watch the total eclipse in Argentina's Neuquen province

Tourists and scientists gathered at an observation site in Argentina to witness the total eclipse. …

First case of coronavirus detected in wild mink

Experts are calling for greater surveillance of wildlife for the virus after the discovery in Utah,…

AI academic speaks out on Google race row

The AI academic at the centre of a race row at Google speaks to BBC News. …

Sizewell C: Government in talks to fund £20bn nuclear plant

Officials will hold discussions with France’s EDF about funding the Sizewell C project in Suffolk. …