Egypt zoo overhaul plan raises animal welfare fears

Activists say not enough has been made public about controversial plans for the outdated attraction. …

Algae that blights our seas is harvested to make useful products

Seaweed, including that from unwanted outbreaks, is increasingly being turned into useful products. Click…

Government to offer £600m for green steel switch

The UK’s two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal. …

Motion capture tech from Avatar films used in disease research

Motion capture suits used to create alien characters can track the onset of diseases of movement,…

How eating oysters could help protect the coast

Restaurants in New Orleans are recycling their oyster shells in an effort to protect the Louisiana…

Winchcombe meteorite: Is this the UK's most important fireball?

The meteorite crashed in England in 2021, containing water that was a near-perfect match for that…

Dartmoor protesters march over right to wild camp

Environmental activists, families and scout groups protest against the loss of camping rights. Click…

Shellfish deaths possibly caused by new disease – report

The report from 12 independent experts found toxic chemicals and dredging were very unlikely causes. …

Deposit return plan doesn't include glass bottles

Glass bottles included for deposit exchange in Scotland and Wales but not in England and Northern…

Tim Peake retires from European astronaut corps

The British astronaut who inspired millions with his passion for space will concentrate on educational outreach. …