Asteroid's surprise close approach illustrates need for more eyes on the sky

On 25 July, a 100 m-wide asteroid dubbed ‘2019 OK’ flew by Earth, coming within 65…

Researchers use machine learning technique to rapidly evaluate new transition metal compounds

In recent years, machine learning has been proving a valuable tool for identifying new materials with…

Cutting pollution won't cause global warming spike, study finds

Fears that efforts to reduce air pollution could dramatically speed up the process of global warming…

Could e-taxis help clean up London's air?

Some drivers say there is not enough charging points to charge the vehicles. Click…

Study suggests economic growth benefits wildlife but growing human populations do not

In a world first, researchers at ZSL and UCL compared changes in bird and mammal populations…

Study identifies way to enhance the sustainability of manufactured soils

A combination of waste materials supplemented with a product of biomass could help in the search…

Cheater, cheater: Human Behavior Lab studies cheating as innate trait

Is cheating a product of the environment or a character trait? Click here for…

'Iceberg Corridor' sparks tourist boom on Canada's east coast

At dusk, tourists marvel at the sensational collapse of an iceberg at the end of its…

Supercomputing improves biomass fuel conversion

Fuels made from agricultural or forestry wastes known as lignocellulosic biomass have long been a champion…

Convention on Biological Diversity adopts indicator to track conservation of useful plants

The Biodiversity Indicators Partnership officially adopted in July a new indicator to track progress on the…