Environment
Christmas Island shrew lost forever in "one of the most mysterious of extinctions”
Australia’s only shrew has officially been declared extinct, killed off by non-native species introduced by humans.
Underwater robot embarks on "historic mission" to circumnavigate globe. What it finds could be crucial
The subsea glider is sailing around the world to collect important ocean data that could help refine long-term climate projections, say researchers.
“The last thing I expected to find”: scientists stumble upon mysterious marsupials hiding in trees on Australian island
Researchers have discovered that the elusive Kangaroo Island dunnart, previously thought to be a ground dweller, can climb and shelter in trees.
The DNA fix that could stop extinction in its tracks – but should we use it just because we can?
Scientists are editing the DNA of wild animals, but should these species ever be released into nature?
Global warming vs climate change: what's the difference?
While global warming and climate change are often used interchangeably, they actually have different meanings. Beki Hooper explains
Oldest living animal ever found suggests Atlantic Ocean is close to tipping point, say scientists
Quahog clams can live for more than 500 years. A new study of these bivalves reveals what the ocean used to be like – and offers clues of what might happen in the future.
Scientists resurrect 40,000-year-old organisms from Arctic ice – now they’re worried
Extracted from the walls of a permafrost tunnel, the revived life forms could help researchers understand more about Earth's changing climate.
“You’ve got to kill them faster than they can reproduce”: New Zealand has an ambitious plan to eradicate invasive animals – and they need the public’s help
The New Zealand public are being urged to help rid country of destructive species to make the country predator-free
What is the Earthshot Prize 2025 and why does it matter? All you need to know about Prince William's global mission to save the planet
It’s ambitious, transformative, and dedicated to finding solutions for our planet’s future – we take a look at the Earthshot Prize 2025.
Why climate scientists spent 4 years tracking reindeer through Finland's northern wilderness
The researchers wanted to find out how the herbivores' grazing impacts the carbon cycle. Here's what they discovered
“What if a building could self-heal, like a coral reef?” How cities around the world are being slowly turned into new wildernesses
Moves to integrate wildlife biodiversity into the built environment are gaining momentum around the world
Nazi warheads found off German coast. What's living on them stuns scientists
With the aid of a submersible, researchers found thousands of animals thriving on the abandoned explosives in the Baltic Sea.
Canada's wildlife, from mammals to reptiles, in devastating decline and fighting for survival, say experts
A new report from World Wildlife Fund Canada paints a grim picture, detailing widespread population declines across bird, fish and mammals and more
Stripy animals with big eyes found on remote oil rig in North Sea. What they were carrying stuns researchers
Researchers found hundreds of tiny marmalade hoverflies on the remote rig, and most of them were carrying pollen – here's why that's important.
Scientists sink lights to bottom of Chicago River. What they find is incredible
Researchers say what they discovered highlights the remarkable recovery of this once heavily polluted waterway on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois.
Snake Island, Anthrax Island and beyond: 9 deadly Islands you'd be a fool to visit...
When an island gets a dangerous-sounding nickname, such as Snake Island, Anthrax Island or Shark Island, you know it’s probably one to strike off the holiday list, says Helen Pilcher.
In the 1970s, scientists noticed that trees in a US mountain range were migrating. Now they know why
Trees are on the move. While they are not exactly uprooting themselves, they are showing remarkable resilience to climate change and shifting their ranges.
5 breathtaking photos of sinkholes from around the world
Astonishing images of some of the planet's most dramatic natural wonders.
Barrels dumped off LA coast have developed spooky 'halos'. We finally know what's going on
Caustic alkaline waste seeping out of discarded barrels has caused eerie white halos on the seafloor
10 disappearing island groups that could be lost forever: The places most at risk from rising sea levels
There are thousands of islands that are threatened by rising sea levels – these are just some of those that could be lost forever
Research vessel spends 45 days in remote Arctic – and finds living thing moving inside the ice
Using ice cores and underwater drones, scientists found something gliding within the frozen water. They say it changes what we know about how life survives in extreme environments.
"Truly astounding": rivers in Alaska are turning orange. Some are so bright they're visible from space
Scientists warn of widespread ecological damage as thawing Arctic permafrost turns once-pristine rivers toxic with metals.
Critically endangered sharks being sold as food in US grocery stores, new study finds
Shark meat sold in grocery stores, seafood markets and via online vendors often comes from endangered species and is frequently mislabelled, say researchers.
Megafish the size of grizzly bears. But now scientists say these giants of the Mekong River are shrinking – and they know why
Once weighing hundreds of kilograms, these enormous riverfish are decreasing in size, highlighting the need for enhanced protection.