Discovery at 'flower burial' site could unravel mystery of Neanderthal death rites

The first articulated Neanderthal skeleton to come out of the ground for over 20 years has…

New adventures in beds and baths for spaceflight

ESA is expanding its bedrest program that allows researchers to study how human bodies react to…

PHASA-35 Solar Powered UAV Conducts First Flight

PHASA-35, a 35m wingspan solar-electric aircraft, has successfully completed its maiden flight. The landmark flight paves…

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk

The deadliness of the virus advances progressively with the age of the patient, research suggests. …

Bezos launches $10 bn fund to combat climate change

His company is often criticized for its environmental record, but Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon and…

Bushfire crisis hit 75% of Australians: survey

Three in four Australians—almost 18 million people—were affected by the country’s deadly bushfire crisis, according to…

Smog veils Central Asia cities as smoky stoves choke locals

Snow-capped peaks used to be clearly visible from the streets of Almaty and Bishkek, two of…

Drought slashes Australian crop output to record low

Australia’s hottest and driest year on record has slashed crop production, with summer output expected to…

Amazon forest disturbance is changing how plants are dispersed

The study looked at areas in the Brazilian Amazon with varying levels of disturbance from activities…

Hurricane Harvey tops league of most extreme US weather this decade

A top ten of record-breaking US weather events of the last decade reveals Hurricane Harvey is…