Rare paint particles found in the teeth of a medieval nun indicate that she was an…
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Mysterious radio signals from deep space detected
A telescope picks up bursts of radio waves from a distant galaxy, shedding light on an…
Longleat koala Wilpena put down after kidney disease
Wilpena was one of five koalas to arrive from Australia as part of a conservation programme.
‘New’ apple and pear varieties found in Wales
About 200 trees were DNA-tested to find and preserve unrecorded varieties unique to Wales.
Climate change: ‘Right to repair’ gathers force
EU and US states to introduce laws helping people to mend appliances that break down.
Climate change: Which are the best vegan milks?
With sales of vegan foods on the rise, check the environmental impact of plant-based milks.
Report: US 2018 CO2 emissions saw biggest spike in years
Following three years of decline, US carbon emissions spiked in 2018, according to new research.
The 210ft fatberg lurking in Sidmouth sewer
Take a look at the 210ft (64m) mass of congealed fat and rubbish clogging up Sidmouth's…
Why more female penguins are washing up dead in South America
Female Magellanic penguins are more likely to become stranded in South America because they travel further.
Incredible ‘sea monster’ skull revealed in 3D
Face-to-face with the marine reptile that swam the ancient seas 200 million years ago.