Science Update
Sir David Attenborough warns world leaders over extinction crisis
The naturalist uses a UN event to call on world leaders to do more to protect nature.
Maple trees offer most protection from harmful UV
A species of maple tree gives the best protection from damaging sunlight, a study suggests.
Boris Johnson promises to protect 30% of UK's land by 2030
Countries must act now to reverse biodiversity loss, Boris Johnson will tell a UN event later.
Brain-eating microbe: US city warned over water supply
People in Lake Jackson, Texas, are urged to take precautionary measures amid contamination concerns.
Photography award winners show the fragility and beauty of mangrove forests
The Mangrove Photography Award winners show the beauty and fragility of the unique ecosystems.
Tasmania pilot whales: Rescuers release 108 surviving animals
Efforts now turn to the disposal of some 350 whale carcasses after Australia's worst ever stranding.
Covid-19: What do scientists think of the PM's plan?
The new coronavirus restrictions have been met with mixed reviews.
What's in Boris Johnson's climate in tray?
The PM promises he won't be caught "lagging" on green polices.
'My yacht was attacked by killer whales'
A skipper from Scotland has been telling how an orca pod attacked his yacht in the seas off north west Spain.
Sir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's Instagram record
The broadcaster gains a million followers within five hours of joining the platform.
Missing golden eagle's tag 'wrapped in lead and dumped' in river
The satellite tag from a bid of prey that disappeared six years ago was found by a walker in Perthshire.
California wildfire trend 'driven by climate'
Global warming is behind the scale and impact of recent wildfires in the western US, scientists say.
Teaching offshore robots to speak our language
New technology has been unveiled which allows humans to ask robots questions and understand their actions.
How lockdown birds sang to a different tune
It's official, bird song did sound different during lockdown, according to a scientific study.
UK can be 'Saudi Arabia of wind power' - PM
The UK prime minister says the UK holds extraordinary potential for wind power.
Mysterious beaked whale smashes mammal diving record
A Cuvier's beaked whale stays under water for almost four hours, leaving scientists puzzled.
Ministers 'seek alternatives' for UK sat-nav
The government says it is after all ideas for a sovereign satellite-navigation system post-Brexit.
Sir David Attenborough joins Instagram to warn 'the world is in trouble'
The broadcaster gained more than 200,000 followers within an hour of posting his first video.
Man dies from eating more than a bag of liquorice a day
The 54-year-old construction worker ate a bag-and-a-half of black liquorice every day, doctors say.
Low tax on heating is bad for climate, report says
The rich benefit most from a de facto subsidy for home heating, a report says.