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Tasmanian devils born on Australian mainland after 3,000 years
‘Devils’ born on Australian mainland after 3,000 years Tasmanian devils have been born on the Australian mainland for the first time in thousands of years. Conservationists introduced the species back into a sanctuary north of […] More
Looking at our ability to unmake all types of plastic
The world’s first ‘infinite’ plastic Some plastics that could be recycled end up in landfill because of poor facilities, or confusion about what is and isn’t recyclable (Credit: Alamy) Every year, more than 380 million […] More
Insight – The psychology behind mastering a new skill
The surprising psychology behind mastering a new skill – BBC Reel It’s easy to believe that elite performers like Serena Williams or Simone Biles must be naturals who possess a gift that can’t be taught. […] More
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries? “The rate at which we’re growing the industry is absolutely scary,” says Paul Anderson from University of Birmingham. He’s talking about the market for electric […] More
China successfully launches first module of planned space station
ISS gets a rival with China’s planned space station The International Space Station’s role as the sole venue for a continuous human presence in space may be coming to a close, with China’s planned launch […] More
Will COVID force public health to confront America’s epic inequality
Will COVID force public health to confront America’s epic inequality? Around the world, life expectancy is generally shorter in countries with a high Gini coefficient, a measure of income inequality. A value of 1 indicates […] More
Insight: Cellular clocks help explain why elephants are bigger than mice
These cellular clocks help explain why elephants are bigger than mice In her laboratory in Barcelona, Spain, Miki Ebisuya has built a clock without cogs, springs or numbers. This clock doesn’t tick. It is made […] More
Google Earth’s new Timelapse feature shows effect of climate change
Google Earth’s new Timelapse feature shows chilling effect of climate change Google Earth users can now see the striking effect of climate change over the past four decades with the new tool Timelapse. More
Insight – The Swedish law of wanderlust
The Swedish law of wanderlust Swedish ice-climbing instructor Markus Nyman warms up his students with an off-piste ski tour, snaking past pine trees so thick with powder that locals describe them as “snow ghosts”. They’re […] More
Video – Pentagon confirms UFO video is real, taken by Navy pilot
Pentagon confirms UFO video is real, taken by Navy pilot – CNN Video A pyramid-shaped object seen flying through the sky has been confirmed by the Pentagon as an unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). A pyramid-shaped […] More
Eight priorities for calculating the social cost of carbon
Eight priorities for calculating the social cost of carbon Advice to the Biden administration as it seeks to account for mounting losses from storms, wildfires and other climate impacts. Advice to the Biden administration as […] More
Million-year-old mammoth genomes shatter record for oldest ancient DNA
Million-year-old mammoth genomes shatter record for oldest ancient DNA The million-year-old genome is here. Mammoth teeth preserved in eastern Siberian permafrost have produced the oldest ancient DNA on record, pushing the technology close to – […] More
Opinion: USA joins the rank of lesser nations
The world has witnessed the Capitol of the USA be attacked by terrorists. For decades we have seen the American systems of justice, democracy and freedom of speech be tested, tried and found wanting. It […] More
Video: Trump impeachment explained
Trump impeachment explained Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday, almost a year after his first. He’s accused of inciting the 6 Jan attack on the Capitol by a crowd of his supporters. But […] More
The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid
The tough little bottles crucial to fighting Covid The pharmaceutical company worker stood at the top of a stairwell, holding a tiny glass vial in their hand. They held the vial out, peering at the […] More
Japan determined to hold Tokyo Olympics despite cancellation rumors
Japan determined to hold Tokyo Olympics despite cancellation rumors The Japanese government is determined that the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead, organizers said Friday, following an unconfirmed report that cancellation of the Games might be […] More
Biden inauguration in pictures
Biden inauguration in pictures Images from Joe Biden’s swearing-in and first day as the 46th US President. More
The House just voted to impeach President Trump – again!
January 13, 2021 House impeachment vote news What you need to know President Trump is the first president in US history to be impeached twice. The House passed an article charging him with “incitement of […] More
As riot raged at Capitol, Trump tried to call senators to overturn election
As riot raged at Capitol, Trump tried to call senators to overturn election President Donald Trump and his attorney Rudy Giuliani both mistakenly made calls to Republican Sen. Mike Lee as deadly riots were unfolding […] More
Insight: The Brexit deal – What is in it?
Brexit deal: What is in it? It avoids the disruption of a no-deal Brexit in the middle of the Covid pandemic, and marks a new era after more than 40 years of UK membership of […] More
New Covid strain: How worried should we be?
New Covid strain: How worried should we be? Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others. A mutated virus sounds instinctively scary, but to […] More
Insight: The woman behind China’s Chang’e-5 Moon mission
The woman behind China’s Chang’e-5 Moon mission A 24-year-old female space commander has become a viral sensation on Chinese social media for her work on the Chang’e-5 Moon exploration programme. Despite being the youngest commander […] More
Covid-19: Vaccine judged safe for use in UK next week
Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine judged safe for use in UK The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for mass vaccination. Britain’s medicines regulator, the […] More
Trump accepts US presidency transition to Biden must begin
Michigan votes to certify Biden’s win over Trump The president’s Republican allies had called for the certification – which finalises the outcome of a state’s popular vote – to be delayed for two weeks to […] More
US election security officials reject Trump’s fraud claims
US election security officials reject Trump’s fraud claims US federal election officials have said the 2020 White House vote was the “most secure in American history”, rejecting President Donald Trump’s fraud claims. “There is no […] More
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