Hen harrier disappears after satellite tag stops working

Hen harrier Heulwen had flown across Snowdonia when her satellite tag stopped transmitting.

Robots ahoy! Mapping Earth’s surface

Most of the planet hasn't yet been mapped properly. Autonomous vehicles are set to change all…

Who killed the largest birds that ever lived?

Scientists are a step closer to explaining a 10,000-year-old crime mystery on the island of Madagascar.

‘Oldest known drawing’ found on tiny rock in South Africa

Etched with an "ochre crayon", the 73,000 year old drawing looks a little like a modern-day…

Smarty pants: Robot trousers could keep the elderly mobile

Artificial muscles could assist mobility as people age.

‘Nature-based’ greenhouse gas removal to limit UK climate change

Millions of acres of trees and energy crops will be needed to help the UK become…

The secret life of fungi: Ten fascinating facts

The first major assessment of the state of the fungi kingdom says they are vital for…

How to eat well – and save the planet

Shifting to a healthier diet can reduce a person's water footprint by as much as 55%,…

Endangered water voles return to Somerset river after 30 years

The National Trust conservation project aims to boost wildlife on the Holnicote Estate in Exmoor.

California governor signs law for clean energy by 2045

Governor Jerry Brown signs legislation committing California to carbon-free electricity by 2045.