Coronavirus: Lockdown 'could boost wild flowers'

A plant charity is predicting a boost for wild flowers because some councils have stopped mowing. …

Crops were cultivated in regions of the Amazon '10,000 years ago'

Humans have grown crops in areas of the Amazon since the end of the last ice…

Coronavirus: Covid-19 detecting apps face teething problems

Researchers at two leading universities take different approaches to creating cough-analysing tools. Click here…

Coronavirus: Exploiting nature 'drives outbreaks of new diseases'

New evidence has emerged of a link between our impact on nature and pandemics sweeping the…

Coronavirus: EU top scientist resigns citing politics and red tape

Mauro Ferrari says he lost faith in the system, criticising EU scientific governance and politics. …

Flower power: How plants bounce back after crushing blows

Some flowers have remarkable powers of resilience after injuries including being walked on by humans. …

Pink Moon: Europe illuminated by lunar light show

Breathtaking images capture the spectacular lunar event in the skies above Europe. Click here…

Coronavirus: 'Keep cats indoors', vets recommend

Vets stress that pets pose little to no risk to their owners but recommend keeping cats…

Nasa’s all-female team of 'aquanauts'

The story of the first women ever to take an active role in a Nasa mission. …

Coronavirus: Why more rats are being spotted during quarantine

Hungry rats unable to feed off restaurant leftovers are coming on to the streets and nearer…