Government watchdog knocks Postal Service for operational changes

The independent government watchdog for the United States Postal Service has concluded that a sweeping series…

Scientists reveal how diabolical ironclad beetle can bear huge weights

Interlocking exoskeleton could provide inspiration for new methods of joining materials It can survive being run…

Greta Thunberg accuses MEPs of ‘surrender on climate and environment’

European parliament votes to continue payments to farmers with no green conditions attached Greta Thunberg, the…

Anglo American sued over alleged mass lead poisoning of children in Zambia

Lawsuit claims mining firm failed to prevent pollution in Kabwe, affecting multiple generations A class action…

Plans for £3.5bn theme park on Kent marsh dismay conservationists

London Resort planned for Swanscombe Peninsula despite site being home to rare species such as distinguished…

Animals Farmed: Mink Covid cull, Dutch livestock protests and net zero farms

News from around the world European farmers are on alert after recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic…

Cat and mouse on the high seas: on the trail of China’s vast squid fleet

The ocean is as black as chipped obsidian, yet whichever way you look dozens of bright…

Climate science deniers to give road safety evidence to MPs

London the worst city in Europe for health costs from air pollution

The health costs of air pollution from roads are higher in London than any other city…

Why the death of a small, punk-like fish rocked the marine world

In 1802, when French naturalist Francois Peron slipped a small, chunky Australian fish into a jar…