Water system of medieval German city gets world heritage status

The German city of Augsburg was Saturday granted World Heritage status by UNESCO for its over…

Oil giant Total's chief announces new unit to invest in forests

The head of French energy giant Total announced Saturday that the company would invest a hundred…

In Yakutia, Russia digs for diamonds in permafrost

Diamonds are forever, and so is the permanently frozen ground of Yakutia in north eastern Siberia,…

The Dugong Show: 24-hour webcast shows star Thai sea cows

A round-the-clock webcast starring two beloved baby dugongs in Thailand named Mariam and Jamil went live…

Jodrell Bank gains Unesco World Heritage status

The observatory, which tracked US and Russian craft during the space race, wins Unesco recognition. …

Space Bites: How to Survive on an Extraterrestrial Planet | Lucie Poulet

Plans for human space exploration in the next decades are to leave Earth orbit and go…

The nuclear fight for Sizewell on Suffolk's coast

The nuclear industry says new plants are essential, but protesters say the environment is under threat. …

Nairobi’s park is at risk of further land loss

Nairobi’s National Park is vital for the city’s fight against climate change – so why is…

Obituary: Georges Brossard, the man who stuck up for insects

Georges Brossard devoted his life to helping us appreciate “the most misunderstood animals”. Click…

Mystery 'tequila plant' agave to flower in Cambridge after 57 years

University gardeners are ready to remove a glasshouse roof after the plant had a sudden growth…