Letter demands action over 'UK nature in freefall'

Wildlife experts urge the Prime Minister to step up action on the loss of species in…

Cumbria coal mine plan 'damaging PM's reputation'

Foreign ambassadors say Boris Johnson’s tacit support for the mine prompts accusations of hypocrisy. …

Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery

The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say. …

Bitcoin energy use 'bigger than most countries'

Could the cryptocurrency’s huge electricity consumption also sink it? Click here for original story,…

Aberdeen physicist behind first full-body MRI scanner dies

Prof John Mallard, formerly of Aberdeen University, was known for his pioneering work in medical imaging. …

Brunt Ice Shelf: Big iceberg calves near UK Antarctic base

An ice block approaching the size of London splits from the White Continent, close to Halley…

Climate change: Carbon emission promises 'put Earth on red alert'

Nations’ current carbon-cutting plans will not keep global temperature rise below 1.5C, the UN says. …

National Trust to plant blossom trees around UK

The National Trust is planning to plant dozens of blossoming trees at different sites around the…

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads

Protected land reserved for Brazil’s indigenous communities is being traded on the social network. …

AI conquers challenge of 1980s platform games

A computer program that can solve 1980s exploration games could help improve robot intelligence. …