It’s made from 1,500 tiny white feathers, bound together with spider silk and takes up to 3 weeks to construct
One of the first birds you’re likely to see gathering nest material each year is the long-tailed tit.…
Fighting a losing battle to tackle growth in plastic production | Plastics
Beth Gardiner is right to argue that plastic is not merely a recycling failure (‘They pushed so many…
New image reveals secrets of Milky Way galaxy in stunning detail | Astronomy
Scientists have captured a beautiful image in unprecedented detail of the vast Milky Way galaxy, of which our…
More beavers released in Highland glen in ‘wildlife success story’
Another family of beavers has been released into a Highland glen marking a “wildlife success story” four centuries…
World leaders invited to see Pacific climate destruction before COP31
The leaders and climate ministers of governments around the world will be invited to meetings on the Pacific…
Jupiter posts first annual net inflow since 2017
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Under water, in denial: is Europe drowning out the climate crisis? | Climate science scepticism and denial
In the timeless week between Christmas and the new year, two Spanish men in their early 50s –…
A non-public document reveals that science may not be prioritized on next Mars mission
The way this document is written suggests that when NASA scores bidders for the Mars Telecommunications Network, the…
Woman Goes To Take A Shower — And Spots A Tiny Face Watching Her From Above
The other day, after stepping into her bathroom, one homeowner in Australia was suddenly struck with the uncanny…
Pollution from trucks and buses costs Australians $6.2bn in health effects each year, study finds | Environment
Air pollution from trucks and buses is costing Australians about $6.2bn each year due to the health effects…
Astronomers capture first images of aurora on Uranus | News
Scientists have been able to peer into Uranus’ upper atmosphere for the first time thanks to the help…
Science breakthrough as phone chemicals found in dolphin brains
Scientists have issued a grave warning after toxic chemicals from smartphones were found in the brains of dolphins.…