Why a brainless yellow 'blob' that can learn is mystifying scientists

A yellow organism, which looks like fungus but acts like an animal, has gone on display…

Extinction Rebellion protesters dragged from Tube train roof

Extinction Rebellion says it will “take stock” of the reaction to the action for future protests. …

Plastic pollution: how plastic bags could help save the planet

Family of inventor says they were designed to be reused to stop trees from being destroyed. …

Climate change: Boris Johnson to chair new committee

A committee is set up to push climate action but critics point to delay on environment…

Why this woman hates to hear about 'big bad wolf'

The leashed beasts may look like large powerful dogs, but they still have the wild heart…

Human 'mini-brain' develops slowest among primates

Researchers grow brains in a lab and discover that human neurons develop more slowly than those…

Bloodhound diary: South African trials get under way

The team behind the Bloodhound supersonic car is in Northern Cape to start running the vehicle. …

Nasa unveils new spacesuit for next Moon landing

The agency reveals a prototype for a lunar surface spacesuit to fit all shapes and sizes. …

Prince William calls for climate change action on glacier visit

The Duke of Cambridge calls for more education and awareness during a visit to northern Pakistan. …

Unmanned ship to go on 400-year-old journey across the Atlantic

UK-based team to chart unprecedented waters with fully autonomous sea journey. Click here for…