KFC introduces self-driving trucks to sell chicken without human contact
They're already up and running in China, and could expand elsewhere.
Biggest offshore wind farm set for construction in the UK
The project will have three phases and will power up six million homes per year
Here are the impressive winning images of the British Ecological Society competition
Get ready to see some breathtaking photos from the natural world.
Climate change is making leaves fall sooner and store less carbon. Here’s why
Surprisingly, trees are dropping their leaves sooner rather than later.
Scientists compile the world’s largest inventory of known plant species
It has over a million entries!
Climate change brings more infectious diseases. Many people are completely unaware of this
More than half of the people in a survey didn't know about the link
It’s not just birds: wasps also threaten airplane safety in Australia
Study found keyhole wasps blocked pitot probes in Brisbane Airport
Do your beauty products have talc? There’s a good chance they also have asbestos
There's no safe level of exposure to asbestos, a carcinogenic
Climate change. Facts and figures behind mankind’s greatest challenge
The effects are already visible and will get worse if the world doesn't act fast.
This new satellite will help us understand the effects of climate change
It looks a bit like a dog house, doesn't it?
Adults over 50 are a priority for the COVID-19 vaccine. But many would rather wait
You'd think everyone is eager to get on with their post-pandemic lives as quickly as possible. Well, not really.
Covid mink variant is “very likely extinct” in Denmark — but some areas may continue culling
Concern remains in Sweden and France over the mutation of the virus.
Dogs dream too. But what about?
Dogs dream in much in the same way we do, based on their daily experiences.
What’s intermittent fasting? The science behind it
It's one of the most exciting dieting habits at the moment -- and it's actually backed by science.
The world’s largest PET producer wants to triple its plastic recycling operations
If you want to reduce plastic pollution, southeast Asia is the perfect place to start.
The oceans are getting more acidic. Kelp may help revert this
Climate change is affecting the oceans, increasing acidification
Researchers find a new hidden secret in the paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci
Hint: you can't see it with the naked eye.
Coffee with a side of microplastics: paper cups likely leach plastic into your cup of joe
Paper cups have a plastic layer, which release microplastics when in touch with hot water
Wealth and race influenced public transportation in the pandemic
The pandemic has brought a wide disruption to many sectors, but public transportation has probably been one of the most...
Feeling blue with the pandemic? A dose of nature can make a big difference
Immersing ourselves in nature can help tackle some of the stress of the pandemic.
The 1% of flying: a small elite is responsible for half of the world’s aviation emissions
Reserchers are increasingly calling for frequent flyer taxes.
In a full-on pandemic, Americans are still planning large-scale gatherings
The country is dealing with a second wave of the virus and cases are going up
We’re using flea treatments on our pets and it’s polluting rivers and streams
Researchers couldn't believe just how prevalent the pesticides were.
How plastic particles move through the soils. “It’s all cyclical”
This could help tackle plastic waste, a serious environmental problem
South Korea’s new experimental train runs at 1000 km/h
At this speed, it would go from Paris to Moscow in under three hours.
To run a marathon, you don’t need superhuman abilities — you need efficiency and resilience
There's more to it than just good legs.
This new app shows how climate change will affect your city by 2100
It shows two scenarios, one with lower emissions and one with higher emissions.
These are the “superspreader” places where you’re most at risk of getting COVID-19
Best avoid them to stay safe.
Denmark halts plan to cull minks en-masse over coronavirus concerns
The government fears a Covid-19 mutation might impact the effectiveness of future vaccines.
The Philippines declares ‘no new coal plants’ but campaigners say it’s not enough
The plan won't apply to coal projects already in the works, however.
What does Biden have in store for science? Expect changes on COVID-19 and climate change, for starters
The US will soon see some big changes -- here are some of the main ones.
Mistaken beliefs are altering India’s transition to clean cooking fuels
People's beliefs have to be addressed as part of any (successful) energy transition.
Wealthy countries aren’t spending what they should on climate change
They need to help poor countries fight climate change -- but they are falling short.
In Europe, air pollution fell while plastic use rose during the lockdown
Lockdowns across Europe had a mixed effect on the environment.
This genetic microlab can detect COVID-19 in mere minutes
It could change the way we test for the novel coronavirus.
The Arctic sea ice keeps declining as the world gets warmer, setting a record low for October
This year is on track to be among the hottest years ever.
Larger, older trees can store more carbon and help tackle climate change
We have to leave large trees alone as they capture a lot of carbon, researchers argue.
Health professionals in the UK call for a climate tax on meat
We need to reduce our meat consumption, both for the climate and for our health.
While it waits for election results, the US formally withdraws from Paris Agreement
The country can still re-join, if it so desires.
What the US vote means for the world’s climate
The results of the elections will make a big difference for the whole world.
Researchers send drones to active volcanoes to improve early warning systems
Technology can help warn us of an upcoming eruption.
Slovakia wants to test its entire population for coronavirus, but the project is challenging
Logistical and technical issues make the project difficult to carry out.
Americans are responsible for much more plastic waste than previously thought
The US produces the most plastic waste in total and per capita, a new study found.
Ancient DNA shows dogs are humans’ oldest friends
Dogs are not only our best friends but also our oldest ones.
Hospital floors are full of bacteria, posing a risk to patients’ health
Better watch where you step-- or even what you touch -- in a hospital.
Common fabrics can make effective masks against the viral particles, but they’re harder to breathe through
You should be well protected if you use a home-made face mask.
Let more big fish sink — it can help tackle climate change
Ocean fishing releases a lot of CO2 that would otherwise be locked on the sea floor.
Melting caused by global warming creates more melt and it’s a dangerous vicious cycle
Less ice means more melt which means less ice.
Better health care can help prevent tropical deforestation
An accessible health clinic for communities in Indonesia helped bring down local deforestation rates.