Father and son embark on world's first expedition to the South Pole using only renewable technology
Environmental champion, who was first person to walk to both poles, uses Antarctic trek as green wake-up call.
White male gun owners are more likely to think violence against US government is morally justified
White male gun owners are also more likely to think that violence against the US government is morally justified, researchers say.
This start-up is recycling air pollution by turning it into art
Graviky Labs has developed a technique to make ink from pollution. So far it has cleaned roughly 1.6 trillion litres of air.
Darwin's theory gets a turbocharge: Galápagos study finds new species developed in two generations
Darwin famously spent time studying the unique wildlife on the islands. His findings led him to develop his groundbreaking theory of evolution.
Genetically modified bacteria can store information like tiny tape recorders
The groundbreaking development could pave the way for new technologies that harness bacterial cells for purposes ranging from disease diagnosis to environmental monitoring.
This wonder material could provide a clean and limitless source of energy
Researchers have devised a technique to harness the natural wave-like motion of carbon atoms in graphene to generate power.
This beautiful blue tarantula is one of 30 new species just discovered in South America
The animals were documented over a period of just one month during one of the largest ecological surveys ever conducted in Guyana.
US sugar industry buried evidence of cancer and heart disease link 50 years ago
An examination of internal documents reveals how a sugar industry-funded study was terminated when results appeared to threaten commercial interests.
Magnetic brain stimulation technique can control your taste in music
Findings could have important implications for understanding certain neurological disorders, according to the authors.
Could this groundbreaking all-in-one solar energy device bring cheap hydrogen cars to the masses?
Researchers have created a device that can produce clean hydrogen fuel using solar power and store energy both cheaply and efficiently.
Watch male dolphins woo females with 'gifts' and a little help from their wingmen
Scientists observed male dolphins working together in pairs to attract partners, forming 'wingman' relationships.
Forget 'goo goo ga ga' - babies understand the meanings of words before they can even talk
New research suggests that infants can recognise that the meanings of some words are more alike than others, even before they can speak.
3,000-year-old castle discovered at the bottom of the biggest lake in Turkey
The fortress, which once belonged to the Iron Age Urartian civilisation, was built at a time when water levels were much lower than they are today.
Brain training game can 'reduce dementia risk' say scientists in controversial claim
The researchers say that the program reduces the risk of developing dementia by 29%, according to the results of a 10-year study.
Two 'life-changing' breast cancer drugs have finally been approved for use on the NHS
The new class of drug is one of the most important breakthroughs for women with advanced breast cancer in the last two decades.
Cuts to health and social care linked to an extra 120,000 deaths in England since 2010
Over 60s and care home residents are the most at risk, while changes in nurse numbers may be a critical factor.
Explosion in screentime linked with drastic rise in teenage suicides
Suicide rates for American girls aged 13 to 18 increased by 65% between 2010 and 2015, according to new research.
You don't have to be stupid to believe in conspiracy theories and the paranormal
Analytic thinking is not sufficient to promote skepticism toward various unfounded beliefs, according to new research.
New discovery shows our prehistoric ancestors were making wine 8,000 years ago
Previously, it was thought that the first wine production began around 5,400-5,000 BCE in an area of the Zagros Mountains in Iran.
Scientists create 'mini liver tumours' in cancer research revolution
The development could pave the way for new cancer drugs and personalised treatments for the second deadliest form of the disease.
15,000 scientists warn of human misery and catastrophe in depleted planet
Significant global trends, such as global warming, deforestation and human population growth, have all worsened in recent times.
Humans can't get a grip on fossil fuel emissions with record level pumped into air in 2017
Analysis by the Global Carbon Project shows that total emissions from all human activities will reach 41 billion tonnes in 2017.
This object will become the most distant ever visited by a spacecraft - and Nasa wants you to name it
In 2019, Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft will fly past a mysterious, distant object - currently known as (486958) 2014 MU69 - in the outer regions of the solar system.
16 pictures which show the devastating impact of plastic on animals and the oceans
Greenpeace estimates that 12.7 million tonnes of plastic waste – including bags, bottles, and packaging – eventually makes its way into the oceans every year.
Nasa recreated Mars on top of a volcano and isolated 6 people there for 8 months. I was one of them
Six researchers spent 8 months living in total isolation inside a small dome to assess the psychological impact of an extended Mars mission.
Psychedelic Amazonian brew ayahuasca could help treat addictions
The largest survey of ayahuasca users to date lends support to the notion that the brew could be an important and powerful tool in treating depression and alcohol addiction.
This bone-crushing giant otter was a top predator 6 million years ago
Weighing around 50kg, Siamogale melilutra was much larger than any other living otter and likely would have been a formidable hunter as a result of its powerful bite and size.
Scientists implant 'human brain' into minds of rats and mice, sparking Frankenstein rodent fears
Critics have pointed out that such experiments may one day lead to the animals developing some form of enhanced consciousness.
Seven-year-old boy with deadly skin disease saved by surgeons who regenerated 80% of his skin
Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa is a genetically inherited disease that can severely affect quality of life, and often leads to death.
Remarkable 'zombie star' exploded, survived - and then kept on exploding
Astronomers have discovered a cataclysmic event that challenges everything we know about the death of stars.