Exclusive analysis of the Guardian's 2025 league table reveals which UK universities are leading in biological sciences. Discover the top performers and rising stars shaping the next generation of biologists.
Exclusive guide to the best UK universities for Earth and Marine Sciences. Discover which institutions lead in climate research, oceanography, and environmental science for 2025.
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca pauses its major £200m Cambridge research centre expansion, citing global strategic review and UK economic uncertainty in post-Brexit landscape.
Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.
Hundreds of common starfish have been discovered washed up on a beach in Fife, sparking a scientific investigation into the unusual marine event.
Pharmaceutical giant MSD, known as Merck in the US, is significantly expanding its UK presence with a new state-of-the-art research hub in London, generating over 125 new high-skilled jobs and reinforcing the city's status as a global life sciences leader
A major pharmaceutical multinational has announced a drastic cost-cutting plan, putting 9,000 roles at risk globally. The move signals deepening turmoil within the industry, raising concerns for the UK's strategic life sciences sector.
Marine scientists are pioneering a revolutionary bubble curtain technology in South Australia's Spencer Gulf to protect the world's only known mass breeding aggregation of giant cuttlefish from predatory dolphins, offering new hope for this vulnerable spe
Marine conservationists issue urgent warning after jet ski and speedboat users repeatedly harass dolphins off the Cornish coast, risking fatal collisions with protected species.
A desperate race against time to save a rare Cuvier's beaked whale on a Cornish beach ended in tragedy, as rescuers were unable to move the distressed animal to safety. The incident has sparked an important conversation about marine wildlife strandings.
The gripping account of the 'Aberdeen Three' animal rights activists whose 1987 lab raid led to unprecedented terrorism charges, a landmark trial, and a seismic shift in UK activism.
In an unprecedented event, Scottish fishermen have successfully landed a prized Pacific bluefin tuna off the coast of Scotland, a species typically found in warmer waters thousands of miles away, sparking excitement and scientific intrigue.
In a stunning marine discovery, scientists have identified a new species of shark, the Sailback Houndshark, off the UK coast, rewriting what we know about British marine biodiversity.
New scientific research reveals a hidden crisis as rising CO2 levels are acidifying our oceans, causing significant damage to shark teeth and threatening their ability to hunt and feed effectively.
Enormous barrel jellyfish, some measuring over a metre and weighing up to 40kg, are appearing in unprecedented numbers around the British coastline, creating both concern and fascination among marine experts.
Scientists unravel the chilling mystery behind one of nature's most devastating marine epidemics that wiped out starfish populations across the Pacific coastline.
Scientists have obtained breathtaking footage of a rare deep-sea squid, the elusive Antarctic phantom squid, in its natural habitat for the first time, revealing its unique adaptations and ethereal beauty.
Marine experts issue urgent warnings as normally placid dolphins commit a series of vicious, unprovoked assaults on swimmers along British coastlines. The disturbing trend leaves scientists baffled and authorities urging caution.
Exclusive report reveals a shocking 15-fold surge in whale, dolphin, and porpoise strandings across the UK since 1913. Scientists point to human activity, including naval sonar and fishing, as a primary cause, demanding urgent government action.
Exclusive: Scotland's coastline faces an ecological emergency as recorded strandings of whales, dolphins, and porpoises surge by 20% in a single year. Experts point to climate change, underwater noise, and fishing gear as potential culprits in this distur
A camera dropped 24 miles into the ocean captures never-before-seen deep-sea creatures in stunning high-definition footage.
A swarm of jellyfish has forced the shutdown of a nuclear power station in France, raising concerns over marine life disrupting critical infrastructure.
A US Marine has been arrested after allegedly spiking a pregnant woman's drink with urine in a disturbing act of retaliation. The shocking incident has sparked outrage.
Tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles are inundating Kerala's shores, crippling local fisheries and sparking environmental outrage. Discover how this microplastic menace is bypassing regulations and what activists are demanding.
A nuclear power plant in France was forced to shut down after an invasion of jellyfish clogged its cooling system, raising concerns about marine life disruptions and energy security.
A massive swarm of jellyfish has forced the temporary shutdown of a nuclear power plant in France, raising concerns about marine life disruptions and energy security.
Hollywood star Jason Momoa takes a bold stance against shark fishing in Hawaii, defending indigenous traditions and marine conservation with a passionate call to action.
Italy has launched a unique museum dedicated to plastic pollution, showcasing faded relics from beaches and oceans to highlight the urgent environmental crisis.
A couple's relaxing beach day in Byron Bay turned into a nightmare when they were attacked by a bizarre, pimple-like sea creature. Experts are baffled by the incident.
Incredible footage reveals a rarely seen deep-sea starfish, showcasing the mysterious wonders of the ocean's depths.