A new IPCC report on climate change is coming. What should we expect?
It will be a wake up call for governments, urging them to act on the climate crisis
Last month was the worst July for wildfires since records began
From North America to Africa, many places are dealing with record burns. Climate change may have a part in that.
Why Stonehenge megaliths stay up after 5,000 years — it’s all geology
A long-lost piece from the monument brought some answers
Bottled water is 3,500 times worse for the environment than tap water — at least in Barcelona
Researchers calculated the impact for the city of Barcelona
More than just a pretty neck: Grandmother giraffes lend a hand in raising grandkids
Giraffes are much more socially complex than we thought, and grandmas play a key role.
Toxic workplaces make depression three times more likely — and that’s just the start
We knew toxicity was bad for mental health, but this is something else.
What is carbon neutrality and how can it be achieved?
It won’t be easy but we have to do it for the future of the planet.
Rare chameleon, lost to science, found clinging to life in Malawi forest patch
Expansion of agriculture in the area is challenging their survival.
Heatwaves in Siberia are now releasing methane trapped in the rocks
Potent greenhouse gas is leaking from rock formations
Any amount of neonicotinoids can be harmful for bees, study finds
More reasons to ditch this commonly used insecticide
Greenland heatwave triggers melting — enough to cover Florida with 2 inches of water
Greenland is much hotter than normally.
These are the cheapest electric vehicles in the US today
They are incredible efficient and their costs are constantly going down
“Record-shattering” heatwaves will be much more likely in the future
We have climate change to thank for that.
This Olympics, all the medals are made entirely of recycled materials
It’s part of a larger sustainability effort by the organizers in Tokyo to make the Olympics greener.
A world first: Philippines will soon start eating GMO “golden rice”
The variety of rice can help tackle childhood malnutrition and promises to bring a revolution in the developing world.
Math researcher and amateur cyclist wins heroic gold at Tokyo Olympics
Austria’s Anna Kiesenhofer capitalized on her rival’s confusion in the women's road race.
How wind turbines work — here’s what you need to know
They are gradually becoming one of the leading renewable energy sources around the world
“No more delays” — Developing countries urge for real climate action before crucial summit
Developing nations have had enough.
The first ever 3D-printed steel bridge opens in Amsterdam
Researchers will now measure its performance and see how it handles traffic.
Blue Origin picks teenager to fly to space with Jeff Bezos
He will be the youngest person to travel to space
EU unveils sweeping climate plan to drastically reduce CO2 emissions
The bloc wants to cut emissions by 55% over this decade. Here’s how
Shark teeth found in Antarctica unlock mystery of Earth’s ancient climate cooling
Some 50 million years ago, the Earth shifted to a cooler climate. Here’s why
Even a single urban tree can make a big difference during the summer heatwaves
With climate change kicking in, we need all the help we can get to deal with the scorching summers.
How indigenous communities in Peru used satellite data to curb deforestation
New technology put to good use.
Death Valley breaks all-time world heat record — again
The astonishingly hot temperatures occurred amid a scorching heat wave in the United States.
The billionaire space race is upon us — and there’s an early leader
The long-promised space tourism “business” is now officially a thing, and Richard Branson is (for now) the leading figure.
US-Canada heat wave “virtually impossible” without climate change
The event would have been 150 times less likely if humans hadn’t altered the climate.
Moderna starts human trials of an mRNA-based flu vaccine
Turns out, mRNA vaccines are just getting started.
Beetles produce a lubricant that’s more slippery than Teflon
It could be useful for small-scale robots and prosthetics
Yoga and mindfulness training can help kids sleep more and more peacefully
Kids received training on how to bring one's attention to the present.
Vertical gardens can help reduce our stress levels and make us feel better
More reasons to be around nature as much as we can.
Last month was hottest June on record in North America
Scandinavian countries are also affected by the scorching heat.
The world’s first 3D-printed school just opened up in Malawi
Students have already started taking their first lessons in the new building.
Planting trees can increase rainfall across Europe — and this is important for climate change
This could come in handy as temperatures continue to rise -- but there are also downsides, researchers warn.
Iceland tried a four-day work week. It was an overwhelming success
Over 2,500 people participated and the results were highly positive.
EU’s plastic ban officially comes into force. Here’s what you should know
The bloc wants to transform its economy into a circular model
UK to release beavers in London as part of urban rewilding
They used to be native but they were hunted down. Now, Britain wants them back.
Bezos picks aerospace pioneer Wally Funk to join him on space flight
They are scheduled to launch on July 20 on the New Shepard rocket
Scientists develop world’s thinnest technology – only two atoms thick
It could be ground-breaking for modern tech devices
Some fish are warm-blooded — and it lets them swim faster
However, it also leaves them more vulnerable to climate change.
This 5,000-year-old-man may have been the “oldest” plague victim
A contender for "patient zero" for the plague.
Asia´s new coal plans are jeopardizing world’s climate targets
It makes little sense both financially and environmentally.
Study dismisses possibility of life in the clouds of Venus
Don't worry, there could still be life in the clouds of other planets
Feed the birds without worrying, new study says — they won’t get addicted to your food
You can keep on using the feeder in your backyard
5,000 burgers a day: World’s first lab-grown meat factory opens up in Israel
It can produce up to 500 kilograms of cultured products per day.
A blood test that can detect early-stage cancer is accurate enough to be rolled out
It could be a game changer in our fight against cancer
Futuristic planned tower in China would feature 99 floating islands
I think we're in the future now.
Scotland is building a massive plant capable of removing one million tons of CO2 from the air every year
The technology won't save us from climate change -- but it can play a role.
Researchers find a previously unknown type of ancient human
Remains with combination of Neanderthal and early human features date back 100,000 years.
Scientists may have found how migrating birds sense Earth’s magnetic field
No GPS needed -- just use quantum chemistry.