The former boss of blood testing company Theranos is accused of fraud and could face years…
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Hurricane Ida: Striking pictures show storm sweeping Gulf Coast
Hurricane Ida made landfall on the US state of Louisiana, on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane…
Will I ever be able to fly again without feeling guilty?
More efficient planes and sustainable fuels could lower air travel’s impact, but not for a while. …
Does feeding garden birds do more harm than good?
How bird feeding could disrupt an ecological balance just beyond our windowsills and gardens. …
Covid origin: US spy agencies publish 'inconclusive' report
The office that oversees US spy agencies could not establish how the coronavirus pandemic began. …
Greenland island is world's northernmost island – scientists
They say a tiny island off Greenland’s coast was discovered by luck during a recent expedition. …
Climate Basics: Can carbon offsetting help the planet?
BBC Reality Check looks at whether it’s possible to buy your way out of creating harmful…
New species of ancient four-legged whale discovered in Egypt
The three-metre whale was found in Egypt and has been named after Anubis, the ancient god…
Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss
Scientists say light pollution is a factor driving “worrying” declines in local insect populations. …
Tortoise eating bird caught on camera by conservationist
It is believed to be the first time this behaviour of giant tortoises has been documented. …