Scientists uncover oxygen-loving ancestor of all complex life
Scientists widely agree that complex life emerged after two very different microbes formed a close partnership. That merger eventually gave…
Giant virus discovery could rewrite the origin of complex life
The story of how life began on Earth grows even more intriguing when viruses enter the picture. These microscopic particles…
Scientists discover gene that could save bananas from deadly Panama disease
Scientists have uncovered a powerful source of natural disease resistance in a wild banana, offering new hope for protecting the…
New map reveals where lethal scorpions are most likely to strike
An international team of researchers has developed a method to identify and forecast hotspots for some of the most dangerous…
Ancient microbes may have used oxygen 500 million years before it filled Earth’s atmosphere
Today, oxygen is essential to life and constantly present in the air we breathe. But for most of Earth’s early…
Winter Olympics: Athletes Call on IOC to End Fossil Fuel Sponsorships
Ratcheting up an earlier demand to make the care of the planet an “absolute priority”, a group of Olympians and…
Vanuatu pushes new UN resolution demanding full climate compensation
Countries responsible for climate change could be required to pay “full and prompt reparation” for the damage they have caused,…
Scientists were wrong for decades about DNA knots
Scientists at the University of Cambridge, working with international collaborators, have identified a crucial process that shapes how DNA behaves…
China maximises battery recycling to shore up critical mineral supplies
Even the busiest streets of Shanghai have become noticeably quieter as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) skyrocketed in China, with…
Congress rescues aid budget from Trump but climate misses out
Under pressure from Congress, President Donald Trump quietly signed into law a funding package that provides billions of dollars more…
Gas flaring soars in Niger Delta post-Shell, afflicting communities
There are days when the sulphur-like, toxic smell coming from the nearby oil facilities is so potent that Azuh Chinenye…
How are the Winter Olympics dealing with climate change?
As the world heats up, sport is becoming more dangerous. Many amateur athletes risk their lives running in more extreme…
Africa records fastest-ever solar growth in 2025
Installations of solar power in Africa jumped 54% in 2025, new data shows, marking the fastest annual growth on record,…
UK government faces legal challenge over deep sea mining permits to “opaque” firm
The UK government may have broken the law by approving the transfer of two deep-sea mining licences for exploration of…