France to ban heated terraces in cafes and bars

The new ecology minister says outside heating or air conditioning is an “ecological aberration”. …

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will vaccine sceptics make trials a headache?

The NHS soon needs to start flu vaccinations and Covid vaccine trials – but anti-vax attitudes…

Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?

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Nasa Mars rover: Meteorite to head home to Red Planet

The Perseverance robot will take Martian rock with it when it launches from Earth on Thursday. …

Rosalind Franklin centenary: 'She would have been totally amazed'

The sister of Rosalind Franklin says she would be surprised to be a “feminist icon” 100…

Genetic impact of colonial-era slave trade revealed in DNA study

The consequences of rape, maltreatment, disease and racism are revealed by the findings. Click…

Coronavirus: Vietnam bans wildlife trade over pandemic risk

The ban covers the import of wildlife and wildlife products as well as markets, including online…

Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency’s next robot rover recognise…

Coronavirus lockdowns reduced human 'rumble'

Ground vibrations produced by human activity took a big dive when Covid restrictions were in force. …

Coronavirus: Will lockdown easing see more of us using rivers?

There has been a surge in people visiting waterways after the lockdown was eased, outdoor groups…