Docking gives telecoms satellite new lease of life

A shepherding spacecraft grabs an ageing telecoms satellite to help extend its mission life. …

Virgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surge

Sir Richard Branson’s firm says it is releasing more tickets for flights into space. …

Underwater Photographer of the Year

The winners of the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition 2020. Click here for…

Red squirrels sniff out danger better than greys

A native predator of the red squirrel seems to be an unlikely ally in its battle…

Outdoor heaters: Paris campaigners want them banned

A campaign is underway in Paris to ban heaters due to concerns about their electricity use. …

Climate change: Why are tomato prices in Africa increasing?

The price of tomatoes have skyrocketed in East Africa in recent weeks after floods ruined crops. …

Environment Agency chief: Avoid building new homes on flood plains

The head of the Environment Agency says new buildings should be made more resilient to flooding. …

Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife

From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the…

Would you eat a 'steak' printed by robots?

3D printing is meeting some of the ambitions touted when the technology emerged 20 years ago. …

Nasa's InSight probe senses hundreds of 'Marsquakes'

The US space agency’s InSight probe detects over 450 significant seismic events since landing in 2018. …