Brexit university ‘brain drain’ warning

Academic staff from EU countries should be urgently guaranteed a right to stay, say MPs.

Machine learning

Many people are unsure about what machine learning is, but the chances are they are using…

Plastic-eating caterpillar could munch waste, scientists say

A caterpillar that munches on plastic bags could hold the key to tackling plastic waste, say…

Trump calls record-breaking astronaut Peggy Whitson

'Better you than me,' jokes US president as astronaut Peggy Whitson reveals drinking recycled urine.

Munch inspired by ‘screaming clouds’

A new theory may explain the background to one of the most famous works of art…

Government seeks clear air plan delay

The UK government may face legal action after seeking to delay publishing its plan to tackle…

Ex-child soldier wins environment prize

An ex-child soldier who has spent years risking his life to fight illegal mining and wildlife…

Road verges ‘last refuge’ for plants – conservation charity

Roadsides are often littered with rubbish and weeds but they are havens for rare flowers.

Aurora photographers find new night sky lights and call them Steve

Steve is a "remarkably common" gas ribbon in the upper atmosphere.

Kuki Gallmann shot and wounded at Kenya conservation park

Kuki Gallmann, author of I Dreamed of Africa, is flown to hospital after an ambush.