Climate change is making Europeans vote for Green parties — in some places more than others
The more we feel the effects of climate change, the more we vote for Green parties.
World’s largest companies are greatly exaggerating their climate progress
Surprise, surprise: high-profiles companies aren't doing as much as they claim.
Satellite images detect massive gas leaks around the world
This could all be avoided, saving money and emissions.
UK zoo starts vaccine trials for a deadly elephant virus
It’s a world’s first and it could save lives of many elephants.
NASA plans to retire the ISS by crashing it into the ocean
Launched in 2000, it has hosted astronauts from 19 countries. Now, NASA's thinking about its retirement.
Climate change is making UK plants flower a month earlier
This is triggering a number of changes across the entire ecosystem.
Your mouth can help stop climate change — if it eats less meat
It's not just energy or transportation, we also have to address agriculture emissions.
Climate change is after our coffee (and other key food crops too)
It's time to start thinking of ways to shift crops around due to climate change.
Archaeologists discover forgotten structures in Peru’s Machu Picchu
Researchers used drones and lasers to take a closer look at the structure.
Hackers are increasingly targeting hospitals — IVs and other devices are at risk
A lot of hospitals still use default passwords and settings.
Drug-resistant pathogens now kill over one million people per year — more than malaria
It's a growing threat to humanity that won't go away anytime soon.
Nocebo effect could cause most COVID-19 vaccine symptoms
Reactions from headaches to fatigue were attributed to the negative version of the placebo effect.
From large to small, every urban garden is important for pollinators
Bees are in trouble, and urban private gardens can make a difference.
Ozone pollution is causing billions worth of damage to East Asian crops
It's a big problem for one of the agricultural hotspots of the planet.
Solar engineering? Absolutely not, say experts
This should absolutely be off limits.
The lowland tapir faces extinction risk in South America
Population isolation, hunting and highways are the main drivers.
Making diets more sustainable could be easier than we think
All it takes is one small change.
Powerful volcanic eruption and tsunami hits Tonga
There are no reports of injuries or deaths so far, despite severe damage to infrastructure.
The heat is on: 2021 was another scorching year
It’s a long-term warning trend with hints of accelerating
For centuries, Peruvian elites used booze and drugs to cement their empire
Powerful intoxicants could have helped foster alliances and solidify authority.
Clean clothes, dirty environment: Electric dryers release thousands of microplastic fibers into the air after every use
Washing machines aren't the only problem, and neither are microplastics.
Not just the environment: Climate change threatens to destroy up to 50% of Arctic infrastructure
The permanently frozen ground on the Arctic, also known as permafrost, is melting fast, and this poses a big threat...
Scientists taught a goldfish to drive a watery tank on wheels — and it’s pretty good at it
It's better than some of the people you see on the street.
Thousands of planes will fly empty in Europe just to keep their airport slots
It's a terrible waste of resources.
The Mediterranean Sea is filled with plastics that come from elsewhere
Plastics are all over, especially in protected areas.
James Webb Telescope finishes unfolding its mirror in space
There's a way to go but things are progressing smoothly.
The unseen pandemic: Air pollution contributed to 1.8 million excess deaths in 2019
We have to talk more about air pollution.
In France, car ads will have cigarette-like disclaimers to discourage driving
It’s part of an effort to bring down pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, making cities more friendly to people instead...
First new plant species of the year is named after Leonardo DiCaprio
The actor is an environmental campaigner against the climate and biodiversity crisis
California bans wasting water as severe drought continues
December was remarkably wet, but the drought is not done yet.
A drone carrying a defibrillator saved the life of a heart-attack patient
Every minute matters, and a drone can really speed things up.
Giving a dam about the environment: Beavers play key role in long-term ecosystem conservation
The more we look at beavers, the more we see how important they are.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope fully deploys its massive sunshield
It's a major milestone, but it's still not ready for action just yet.
NASA delays tensioning of James Webb telescope sunshield
We're getting there, it's just taking a bit more time.
France bans plastic wrapping for most fruits and vegetables
There are some exceptions but for in general, all plastic will be gradually phased out.
Coal power generation is set to reach a new record high in 2021
We are really not on track for an energy transition
Researchers find a pristinely preserved dinosaur embryo in China
It was preparing to hatch from its egg, just like a chicken
Protection from the AstraZeneca vaccine drops significantly three months after the second dose
If you are eligible for a booster, you may want to look into getting one as quickly as possible.
FedEx starts going electric — first e-vans start rolling in the US
The delivery company wants to have a zero-emission fleet by 2040.
Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly, putting billions in danger
Climate change affects us all but not equally.
Moderna booster offers reliable protection against Omicron variant
Third time's the charm.
AI debates its own ethics at Oxford University, concludes the only way to be safe is “no AI at all”
Who better to answer the pros and cons of artificial intelligence than an actual AI?
Ancient poop suggests someone colonized the Faroe Islands before the Vikings
There's always a lot to tell from poop, even the origins of an island
Move aside, Justin Bieber. Bird sounds just dropped you off the chart
The new album featuring sounds of endangered Australian birds ranks 5th in Australia.
Powerful typhoon forces thousands to evacuate in the Philippines
It's the 15th typhoon to hit the country so far this year.
Amazon has a big plastic problem — and it’s getting worse
The company is so big it's having an important impact on the global environment.
“Doomsday glacier” in Antarctica could break up in three years
A floating section that has so far been stable could soon shatter due to climate change.
UN confirms scorching new temperature record in the Arctic
The region is experiencing “cascadic disruptions” due to climate change.
UK faces new surge of COVID-19 infections due to Omicron variant
Rapid transmission rates in London and across the country
New vaccine could remove “zombie” cells that cause aging
It was applied in mice, which later showed fewer signs of aging.