Research on postmen's testicle warmth wins Ig Nobel

Fertility experts find that the left testicle is warmer, but only when a man has his…

Big Butterfly Count: Fine weather boosts species in UK

Survey finds many common species of butterfly enjoyed a good summer this year. Click…

Dolphins exposed to 'cocktail of pollutants' in English Channel

One of Europe’s largest dolphin populations needs special protection, say scientists measuring marine pollution. …

Plastic packaging: How are supermarkets doing?

The UK needs to move away from all single-use packaging, say MPs. But have supermarkets got…

Protesters suspended from a bridge in Houston

The group staged a protest from a bridge in Texas ahead of the Democratic debate. …

Heathrow drone protest: Five arrested over planned disruption

The co-founder of activist group Extinction Rebellion is among those held in “pre-emptive” raids. …

World 'losing battle against deforestation'

A historic global agreement aimed at halting deforestation and curbing dangerous carbon dioxide emissions has failed,…

Has another interstellar object been found?

An amateur astronomer has discovered a comet that could come from outside our Solar System. …

Lovers of Modena skeletons holding hands were both men

The male skeletons, buried in Roman times, have been holding hands for around 1,500 years. …

Farmers 'misunderstand' Wales rewilding project

Plans to restore ecosystems in the countryside will support landowners, its director says. Click…