In a landmark achievement for space exploration, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has successfully delivered pristine samples from the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu. This cosmic treasure trove, containing material predating our solar system, promises to
Millions of Britons are being warned to stay indoors and keep windows closed as a massive plume of Saharan dust and high pollution levels create dangerous air quality across the UK. Experts issue critical health advice for vulnerable groups.
British researchers are leading a groundbreaking European project to harness 24/7 solar energy from orbit, beaming limitless clean electricity to Earth and revolutionising renewable power generation.
Leading atmospheric scientists warn that rapidly growing space industry pollution could severely damage Earth's climate and ozone layer without immediate regulatory action.
Beachgoers on the NSW Central Coast are baffled by the sudden appearance of bizarre, tightly-packed 'debris balls' washing ashore. Authorities are investigating the unusual phenomenon and potential environmental impacts.
A top NASA scientist is convinced proof of alien life was discovered on Mars in the 1970s. Dr Gilbert Levin's explosive claims challenge everything we think we know about the Red Planet.
Scientists have discovered that mice sent to space can reproduce, with their offspring showing no signs of genetic abnormalities, opening new possibilities for long-term space missions.
In a landmark experiment, mice have successfully reproduced in microgravity aboard the International Space Station, offering hope for long-term human space habitation.
Cambridge locals and Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey slam the Environment Agency for inaction on pollution, urging immediate reforms to protect communities and wildlife.
Discover ingenious ways to instantly expand your living space without spending a penny. From smart furniture arrangements to optical illusions, these tips will transform your home.
A grotesque 'island' of wet wipes has formed in the River Thames near Hammersmith Bridge, highlighting London's growing plastic pollution crisis. Experts warn of ecological disaster as the artificial mound disrupts river flow and harms wildlife.
A new study uncovers the UK's loudest urban areas, with Westminster taking the top spot. Discover how electric vehicles are changing the soundscape of our cities.
Negotiations for a landmark global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have stalled, leaving delegates scrambling to reach an agreement before the deadline.
New research highlights the hidden danger of microplastics in tea bags and coffee, raising health concerns for millions of daily drinkers.
Lagos, Nigeria's bustling megacity, faces an escalating environmental disaster as styrofoam waste clogs waterways and landfills. Experts call for urgent action to avert long-term ecological damage.
London faces heightened pollution levels amid an ongoing heatwave, triggering health alerts and urging vulnerable residents to take precautions.
London faces a high pollution alert as soaring temperatures trigger dangerous ozone levels, urging vulnerable residents to take precautions.
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 shocking study reveals over 100 million hazardous PFAS chemicals contaminating our environment, with severe health risks including cancer and infertility. Experts demand urgent global action.
A massive clean-up operation has removed a grotesque 'wet wipe island' from the River Thames, exposing London's growing sewage pollution crisis. Discover how this environmental eyesore formed – and what's being done to stop it.
High-tech roadside cameras are being rolled out across the UK to catch drivers with excessively loud vehicles, with fines of up to £100. The crackdown aims to reduce noise pollution in urban areas.
A groundbreaking study suggests that using an air purifier at home could significantly lower the risk of heart attacks by reducing harmful pollutants. Discover how clean air might protect your heart health.
New research exposes alarming levels of microplastics in popular tea brands, with luxury labels showing the worst contamination. Experts warn of potential health risks.
Italy has launched a unique museum dedicated to plastic pollution, showcasing faded relics from beaches and oceans to highlight the urgent environmental crisis.
Confidential documents reveal a significant leak of radioactive water from a military bomb base in Scotland, raising serious environmental and health concerns.
Shocking scenes as decomposing livestock blight popular holiday beaches in Spain, raising concerns over pollution and public health risks.
As global negotiators gather in Geneva to tackle the plastic pollution crisis, a surge in fossil fuel lobbyists raises concerns over industry influence on the treaty's outcome.
New research shows England's bathing waters are significantly more contaminated than those in the EU, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
Groundbreaking research using air pollution filters uncovers hidden wildlife DNA across the UK, revolutionising conservation efforts.
Environmental campaigners raise concerns as more than 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists attend UN plastic treaty negotiations, potentially undermining efforts to tackle plastic pollution.