Lovell lights: turning a telescope into an art installation

How the giant Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank is transformed into a 3,200 tonne art…

The cost of Trump’s Endangered Species Act proposal

The Trump administration wants to weaken the landmark protection law. What species are under threat?

Arctic wild goose chase threatens chicks as temperatures rise

Migrating geese race to warmer Arctic but are too worn out to lay their eggs early…

Wanted: Any name other than ‘Spacey McSpaceFace’

What should we call a six-wheeled robot going to the Red Planet to look for signs…

Is UK barbecue charcoal fuelling global deforestation?

A growing taste for al fresco dining is driving record charcoal sales in the UK but…

Nairobi National Park railway ‘threatens Kenyan wildlife’

Conservationists are crying foul over a high-speed railway being built through Nairobi National Park.

Plastic bags that biodegrade to nothing?

It sounds like the perfect solution, but critics say it failed their test.

Slowing Gulf Stream current to boost warming for 20 years

Atlantic system that warms the UK is slowing down but scientists say this will cause more…

Two halves of Attenborough polar ship joined together

Engineers at Cammell Laird shipyard add the top six decks to the hull of the UK's…

Theresa May announces new environment bill

PM commits to laws that will ensure environmental protection improves - but not everyone is convinced.