UK looks to extend ivory ban to hippos and other animals

Ministers say elephants are not the only animals at risk from hunters, as they launch consultation. …

Mystery 19th Century botanist tracked down following appeal

Pressed flowers and a poem found inside a centuries-old botany book sparked a quest to find…

Ros Atkins on… the North America heat waves

Ros Atkins explains the link between climate change and recent heat waves in the US and…

US wants giant radar in UK to track space objects

It comes amid growing concern about congestion, competition and even an arms race in space. …

Climate change: Science failed to predict flood and heat intensity

Scientists want a super-computer powerful enough to accurately project the most damaging extremes. Click…

Formula 1 boss Ross Brawn says hydrogen could be future fuel

Hydrogen-powered cars could be the future of Formula 1 according to Ross Brawn, the F1 managing…

Blue Origin: Teenager to fly into space with Jeff Bezos

Oliver Daemen, 18, will become the youngest person to fly to space with the Blue Origin…

Climate change: 'No more excuses' at COP26 climate summit – poor nations

More than 100 developing countries set out key demands ahead of the climate summit in Glasgow. …

National Food Strategy: Tax sugar and salt and prescribe veg, report says

Historic reforms of the food system are needed to protect the NHS and the environment, a…

Nasa zeroes in on cause of Hubble's trouble

A possible cause is identified for the Hubble telescope’s worst glitch in years. Click…