A structure that allows sound information to be processed extremely fast has been identified in bats'…
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Air pollution target ‘could be met quickly’
Targets for reducing illegal levels of NO2 pollution from vehicles will be achieved more quickly than…
EU settles dispute over major weedkiller glyphosate
The EU will renew glyphosate's licence for five years, despite some health concerns.
Off and running
World land-speed record-holder Andy Green describes the performance of his new new car - Bloodhound SSC.
Scientists warn Lake Victoria is dying
Biodiversity in Lake Victoria has fallen by 50% since the 1980s.
Catching fly-tippers in the act
When fly-tipping occurs on private property, it can be very costly for landowners.
Flies more germ-laden than suspected
Flies' disease-carrying potential may be greater than previously thought, say US researchers.
Nasa timelapse paints ‘most complete picture of life’ to date
Scientists call the new timelapse video the "most complete global picture of life on Earth to…
Avatar therapy ‘reduces power of schizophrenia voices’
Patients became less distressed and heard voices less often compared with those who had counselling.
Galapagos finches caught in act of becoming new species
A population of finches on the Galapagos is discovered in the process of becoming a new…