Seafloor mapping XPRIZE final will be in the Mediterranean, off Greek coast

Robots with novel seafloor mapping capabilities will demonstrate their skill in a Greek showdown.

Australia defies climate warning to back coal

The Australian government has backed coal-fired power despite the recommendations of a major report on climate…

Climate change: How 1.5 degrees could change the world

Why it's vital we take steps to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees

Climate change: What would you be prepared to do?

Here's five things we can do to help prevent global temperatures rising more than 1.5 degrees…

One-off genetic test could detect heart attack risk

The test could help explain why people with apparently no risk factors can still have a…

Hubble telescope hit by mechanical failure

The Hubble Space Telescope is operating with only essential functions after it lost one of three…

Economists win Nobel for work on climate and growth

William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win prize for research on how climate and technology affect the…

Climate takeaways

The most important messages from the landmark report on global warming.

Final call to save the world from ‘climate catastrophe’

Top scientists from around the world urge changes "in all aspects of society" to limit climate…

Yusaku Maezawa: Why I’ve bought a ticket to the Moon

Space X's mission to the Moon will be the first lunar journey by humans since 1972.