Nasa's 2020 rover: Can we finally answer the big question about Mars?

The US space agency’s next rover will hunt for life’s traces among the rocks of the…

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk

The deadliness of the virus advances progressively with the age of the patient, research suggests. …

British radio antenna to arrive at space station

The UK’s first industrial contribution to the orbiting platform will improve its communication links. …

Andrew Sabisky: No 10 adviser resigns over alleged race comments

Andrew Sabisky said that he wanted to help the government, “not be a distraction”. …

Jeff Bezos: World's richest man pledges $10bn to fight climate change

The Amazon boss and world’s richest man gives 8% of his fortune to fight the planet’s…

No 10 refuses to condemn adviser's remarks

Labour calls for Andrew Sabisky to be sacked over reported comments on race and eugenics. …

Open University scientists testing 'Moon dust' for water

Scientists at the Open University are studying minerals collected during the 1969 Moon landings. …

German firms Bayer and BASF fight $265m US fine over weedkiller

Bayer and BASF are told to pay huge damages to a Missouri peach-grower. Click…

Met Office forecasters set for 'billion pound' supercomputer

A new supercomputer is to be built by 2022 to improve the accuracy of weather forecasting. …

Human compost funerals 'better for environment'

A US firm claims the service it offers saves more than a tonne of carbon, after…