The best science long reads of 2020

A selection of the best science and environment features published this year. Click here…

Green body gives verdict on Boris Johnson carbon-cutting policies

The Green Alliance says there is gap between the PM’s plans and what is needed to…

Japan to build wooden satellites to cut space junk

One of Japan’s largest companies has partnered with Kyoto University in what would be a world…

Space images: The best of 2020

There was stunning cosmic imagery to feast on over the past year – here’s our pick…

Atlantic discovery: 12 new species 'hiding in the deep'

A dozen ocean species new to science could already be threatened by climate change, scientists find. …

Climate change: Extreme weather causes huge losses in 2020

Hurricanes, floods and wildfires wreaked havoc, causing deaths and a huge financial impact. Click…

How Ugandan Nasa scientist Catherine Nakalembe uses satellites to boost farming

Catherine Nakalembe won this year’s Africa Food Prize for pioneering work using satellite images. …

Coronavirus: What has Covid done for climate crisis?

Lockdowns around the world have led to record falls in CO2 emissions. But will this lead…

How Lewis Hamilton is helping make racing greener

Lewis Hamilton isn’t just the world’s most successful F1 driver, he’s also a key backer of…

Astronaut Scott Kelly: How to survive a year in space

Record-breaking astronaut Scott Kelly talks about living in space and his desire to go back. …