Science

The end of the era of throwaway plastic has been signalled by UN environment ministers meeting in Ke..

One of the oldest and most complete skeletons of humankind's ancestors has been unveiled in Sou..

Astronomers have discovered the most distant "supermassive" black hole known to science. The matter..

Nations have agreed that the world needs to completely stop plastic waste from entering the oceans. ..

Wild relatives of modern crops deemed crucial for food security are being pushed to the brink of ext..

Researchers have developed a new approach to estimate the true size of very large earthquakes. At ..

The extinct Dodo had a little-known relative on another island. This fascinating bird ultimately suf..

Skywatchers have enjoyed spectacular views of the Moon appea..

Some cages for hens provide a "necessary defence" against bird flu, the government's chief vet ..

Life in the seas risks irreparable damage from a rising tide of plastic waste, the UN oceans chief h..