'Crazy beast' lived among last of dinosaurs

The discovery that the badger-like animal lived alongside dinosaurs challenges ideas about mammals. Click…

Coronavirus: Outcry as Spanish beach sprayed with bleach

Environmentalists say a misguided attempt to protect residents has damaged a sensitive ecosystem. Click…

Coronavirus: Fears for future of endangered chimps in Nigeria

Devastated by hunting and logging, the chimps now face threats from coronavirus, says conservationist. …

Dancing gargantuan black holes perform on cue

Scientists predict the explosive behaviour of two supermassive black holes almost to the hour. …

Coronavirus: Scottish government suggests covering face in shops

Nicola Sturgeon says there may be “some benefit” in wearing a cloth face covering in enclosed…

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Immunity is the crucial question and understanding it will tell us how the pandemic will end. …

Coronavirus: Cummings attended meetings of key scientific group

Downing Street confirms the PM’s chief adviser attended Sage meetings but denies he is a member. …

Virus recovery plan 'must tackle climate change'

Tackling climate change must be woven into post-Covid economic solutions, UK ministers say. Click…

Coronavirus: Has Sweden got its science right?

The strategy devised by scientists was to keep large parts of society open but not everyone…

Coronavirus: Transport usage will change after lockdown

Public transport usage won’t recover to pre-Covid19 levels once the lockdown ends, a survey suggests. …