How physics gender gap starts in the classroom

Some progress has been made in encouraging girls to study A-level physics, but not enough, says…

Mysterious rise in emissions of ozone-damaging chemical

Researchers discover an unexplained rise in a compound that is highly destructive to the ozone layer.

Mysterious rise in emissions of ozone-damaging chemical

Researchers discover an unexplained rise in a compound that is highly destructive to the ozone layer.

Copy of BepiColombo Mercury mission goes on display

London's Science Museum unveils a replica of the probe Europe will send to the inner-most planet.

Switzerland to vote on pesticide ban ‘in 3 years’

Campaigners force a referendum on the future use of synthetic pesticides in Switzerland.

Stephen Hawking thanksgiving service public ballot closes

More than 27,000 people applied for 1,000 public places at the scientist's Westminster Abbey service.

Delay for Bloodhound supersonic car’s high-speed trials

Testing of the 1,000mph car is pushed back ahead of next year's attempt on the land…

1,600 IT workers and engineers denied UK visas

More than 1,600 IT specialists and engineers offered jobs in the UK were denied visas between…

Dinosaur parenting: How the ‘chickens from hell’ nested

Dinosaurs may have used a unique nesting strategy to prevent their eggs from being crushed.

MPs criticise government clean energy policies

Two parliamentary committees say ill-thought out policies have driven down clean energy investment.