Environment
The North is feeling more pain than the South…literally
Researchers say better guidance for doctors on how to manage chronic pain is essential, if an ‘opioid epidemic’ - similar to the one in the United States- is to be avoided
Is military tech behind dozens of mysterious whale deaths?
In Scotland alone, a total of 37 carcasses of a species, Cuvier’s beaked whales, have been discovered - all in an advanced stage of autolysis, or self-digestion, since the start of August
Watch – Three new fish species found in deep south Pacific trench
Elusive Snailfish found during the expedition to the Atacama Trench
Nitrous oxide emissions from rice farms ‘fuelling global warming’
Study suggests that paddy fields worldwide could be responsible for up to twice the level of climate impact to what was previously estimated
Scientists could finally provide early-warning detection system for volcanoes
Drones are used to drop the ultra-heat resistant 'dragon eggs' in dangerous locations around the top of active volcanoes where they can provide valuable real-time data.
Hedgehogs have disappeared from almost 80 percent of the British countryside
One of our favourite mammal is being wiped out by intensive farming and climate change, say scientists.
Bee venom could cure an annoying human health condition
A protein found in the insect's poison dampens down inflammation, according to new research
The biggest birds in your garden are high up the pecking order
A study of bird feeders found larger species monopolised the best food and spent longer feeding than smaller birds, who fed quickly and on lower value food
Dramatic image shows ‘aerosols’ swirling across Earth’s atmosphere
The visualisation by Nasa shows smoke, sea salt and dust blowing across the planet