Germany to support 'bio-economy' with 3.6 bn euros

German ministers on Wednesday agreed an action plan for the “bio-economy” worth 3.6 billion euros to…

Scientists contribute to major new report on climate change impact on UK coasts and seas

University scientists have contributed to a major new publication by the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership…

TESSA: A practical tool to measure the impact of protecting biodiversity

Researchers, public officials and NGOs often ask, “Can we put a price on forests?”. The question…

Formula 1 says it's going carbon neutral—fans must demand detail on how

When Formula 1 announced late last year that the sport would be carbon neutral by 2030,…

Lame sheep adjust their behavior to cope with their condition, study finds

Using novel sensing technology, experts from the University of Nottingham have found that lame sheep adjust…

'Amazing': New embryo made of nearly extinct rhino species

Researchers say they have successfully created another embryo of the nearly extinct northern white rhino in…

Astronomers reveal interstellar thread of one of life's building blocks

Phosphorus, present in our DNA and cell membranes, is an essential element for life as we…

Good connections key to startup success

The future potential of early stage startups can be assessed by their existing professional relationships, research…

Australian wildfire smoke stokes health fears in cities

Fire alarms have been sounding in high-rise buildings across downtown Sydney and Melbourne as dense smoke…

Reconnecting with nature key for sustainability

People who live in more built up areas and spend less free-time in nature are also…