Patterns on mammoth tusks help to retell history of writing
Scientists believe they have found evidence of written thoughts of Stone Age people on ancient objects.
Earth’s heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK’s first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.
Emperor Penguins moult to survive, but scientists fear it may now be killing them
The birds moult to protect themselves, but in a warming world, it could be endangering them.
One in four councils to miss food waste collection deadline
Local authorities blame the delays on a lack of funding and a shortage of bin lorries.
‘Your balloon releases aren’t going to heaven’
Naomi Spittles refuses to provide balloons for memorial releases and says “it infuriates me”.
Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years
The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island.
Nasa astronauts’ moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful “wet dress rehearsal” of the Artemis II mission.
Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history
The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.