Thai scientists are collecting bats to find clues about the origins of viruses, including Covid-19. …
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'Black neutron star' discovery baffles astronomers
Laser labs that detect ripples in space-time may have witnessed a new class of cosmic object. …
Key questions about the Perseverance rover
We answer some common questions about the America’s Perseverance rover mission to Mars. Click…
BeiDou: China launches final satellite in challenge to GPS
The completion of the BeiDou-3 navigation system comes as tensions rise between Beijing and Washington. …
Coronavirus: Why have there been so many outbreaks in meat processing plants?
Why have hundreds of workers tested positive for coronavirus at abattoirs and meat processing plants? …
Wildlife scientists examine the great 'human pause'
Tracking wildlife before, during and after lockdown will aim to analyse the slowdown in human activity. …
Coronavirus: Male plasma contains higher levels of antibodies
The NHS is calling for men who have been ill with the virus to donate blood…
The virus hunter who got Covid
Professor Peter Piot, one of the world’s top infectious disease experts, was hit by Covid-19. …
Arctic Circle sees 'hottest-ever' recorded temperatures
Temperatures are believed to have hit 38C (100F) in one Siberian town after a persistent heatwave. …
Climate change: Planting new forests 'can do more harm than good'
Large-scale tree planting to fight climate change may backfire, two new studies have found. …