Gharial crocodiles may number less than 1,000 individuals in the wild – but there is always…
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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft
The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times…
Bronze Age tradition of keeping human remains uncovered
Experts say the tradition of commemorating the dead is “inconceivably macabre” by today’s standards. …
Price of plastic carrier bags in England to double to 10p next year
The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from…
Coronavirus: Pandemic 'causing new wave' of plastic pollution
Charity Surfers Against Sewage says it has seen a wave of discarded masks and plastics on…
Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma
Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission…
Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'
Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that…
The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees
Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects. …
Sir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'
Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site. …
Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast
Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a…