Who was the mysterious Isabella Allen and what was her contribution to 19th Century botanical science? …
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Scientists hail stunning 'Dragon Man' discovery
Chinese researchers unveil an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human. …
New type of ancient human discovered in Israel
Researchers working in Israel have identified a previously unknown type of ancient human. Click…
Astronomers work out when the first stars shone
Called the “cosmic dawn”, this period happened between 250 and 350 million years after the Big…
Climate change: Large-scale CO2 removal facility set for Scotland
A plant that could remove the equivalent to 40 million trees every year is planned for…
Gulf between PM's promises and action on climate change, advisory group warns
The Climate Change Committee says the PM’s climate leadership is undermined by inadequate policies. …
Clues to how birds migrate using Earth's magnetic field
Scientists think they may have pinpointed an elusive “living compass” behind birds’ epic migrations. …
Wind turbines: How UK wants to become 'Saudi Arabia of wind'
With Britain’s offshore wind power capacity growing at speed, we see how huge turbines are installed. …
Climate change: Set target to cut car use, minister told
Shifting to electric vehicles will still leave the UK with transport problems, a report says. …
Signs of geological activity found on Venus
Scientists find evidence parts of Venus’s rocky surface move around like bits of ocean pack ice. …