Tourists love the sight of fireflies glowing at night but it can kill the insects, scientists…
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Poorer households may get help on energy bills
The burden of paying for clean energy technology could be shifted to the tax payer. …
OneWeb: London start-up set to launch first big batch of satellites
The UK-based firm plans near-monthly launches of spacecraft to deliver a broadband internet service. …
Seven female scientists you may not have heard of – but should know all about
The government is being told to act over a “lack of visible role models for girls”…
MPs question ministers on tree-planting plans
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers is quizzed on the government’s tree-planting plans. Click here for…
'A turtle inspired us to tackle plastic pollution'
A couple who met while travelling say seeing the “scary” impact of rubbish spurred them into…
Climate change: Clean tech 'won't solve warming in time'
Breakthrough technologies cannot be relied on to help the UK meet its climate targets, a report…
Buses: Government unveils £50m plan to create first all-electric bus town
Local authorities can bid for the money to pay for a new fleet of up to…
Portsmouth academic develops 'perfect espresso' formula
A team of mathematicians and physicists say they have the formula for consistently good coffee. …
Christina Koch: Nasa astronaut to set new female space record
Nasa astronaut Christina Koch is set to complete the longest-ever single spaceflight by a woman. …