Climate change: COP25 talks to open as 'point of no return' in sight

Politicians and diplomats meet in Spain as scientists and charities say urgent steps are needed. …

Chennai: Children play as 'toxic' foam blankets Indian beach

The foam is said to be caused by pollutants in sewage mixing with sea water and…

Sperm whale dies with 100kg 'litter ball' in its stomach

Fishing nets and rope were among the debris found inside the whale which stranded on the…

Climate change: Critical year for climate change starts in Madrid

Delegates from almost 200 countries meet in the Spanish capital on Monday. Click here…

Climate defenders: Taking wind power to another level

Henrik Stiesdal has been thinking about wind turbines since he was a teenager. Click…

Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'

The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m). …

Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister’s mobile phone. …

Battersea Bridge whale found motionless on shore

The mammal, believed to be a minke whale, was found below Battersea Bridge in London. …

Brazil's Bolsonaro says DiCaprio gave cash 'to set Amazon on fire'

The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro’s claim he “gave money to set the Amazon on fire”. …

Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

A fridge recycling plant believes it has found a more sustainable way to dispose of them. …