MPs urge UK ban on chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef

Hormone-fed beef and chlorine-washed chicken should remain banned in England. the government is warned. …

India's carbon emissions fall for first time in four decades

The fall in the carbon dioxide emissions is not just due to the country’s coronavirus lockdown. …

Climate change: Study pours cold water on oil company net zero claims

Doubt is cast on claims fossil fuel companies are curbing their CO2 in line with net…

Longer overlap for modern humans and Neanderthals

Modern humans began to edge out the Neanderthals in Europe earlier than previously thought. …

Coronavirus: Branson to sell Galactic stake to prop up Virgin

The billionaire hopes to raise $500m to support his businesses including Virgin Atlantic. Click…

Coronavirus: Robot dog enforces social distancing in Singapore park

The four-legged robot carries a camera and speaker to play social distancing messages in Singapore. …

HMS Beagle: Dock for Darwin's ship gets protected status

The submerged mud berth on the River Roach in Essex is recognised as a nationally important…

Coronavirus: £2bn for 'once in a generation change' to transport

The money will be used to improve infrastructure for cycling and walking, Grant Shapps says. …

Government to urge us all to walk and cycle more

The UK’s Transport Secretary is expected to urge people to find more active ways to get…

Scientists obtain 'lucky' image of Jupiter

The Hawaii-based Gemini telescope produces a super-sharp picture of the gas giant in the infrared. …