Climate
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‘Extinct’ mouse returns to Australia
Are mice the toughest creatures of them all? Scientists in Australia have discovered a species of mouse thought to have been extinct for 150 years. Despite challenges, it has survived.
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The new law that could save the planet
Should killing nature be a crime? A group of scientists have come up with a new law against ecocide. If courts accept it, it could be used to punish people for harming the environment.
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Revealed! How to make vanilla from plastic
Is old plastic more useful than we think? Scientists have used the chemicals in recycled bottles to create food flavouring. They hope it could help fight global plastic pollution.
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Whale ‘super-group’ spotted in Australia
Can whales save the planet? An unusually large collection of humpback whales has been spotted feeding off the coast of Australia. They could be key to fighting the climate crisis.
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The plan to use drones to make it rain
Is it a good idea to meddle with nature? One of the world’s hottest countries has plans to use drones to control the weather. But some worry the experiment could have surprising effects.
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Revealed: the secret lives of wasps
Are we too harsh on wasps? Humans have had a bad relationship with them for hundreds of years. But now, scientists say we should have more respect for the little stinging bugs.
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Hollywood star pays to protect animals
Can money solve all problems? Leonardo di Caprio has promised to pay £30m to help protect rare animals in South America. But is charity work all it takes to make a difference?
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The plan to build skyscrapers with trees
Are living cities a realistic way to fight climate change? A new design for a tower made of living trees has won a prize. It could change how we live – but might be too hard to build.
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Robot reveals secrets of the coral reef
Is exploring the ocean more important than going to space? New photos taken by a machine deep underwater have given scientists clues about life on the seabed – and how to protect it.
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Attenborough: ‘Nature is full of wonder’
Is nature making a comeback? A new David Attenborough documentary looks at how the pandemic and lockdowns helped the natural world recover. Its message is all about hope for the future.
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Warning that water could run out in 25 years
The head of England’s Environment Agency has warned that we are set to run out of water in 25 years. To avoid a crisis, he says that we must urgently reduce the amount of water we use.
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Visitors flock to see ‘cute’ volcano
Should we be scared of them? A volcano in Iceland has woken up after 700 years and is putting on a stunning lava show. Rather than avoiding it, hundreds of people are racing to see it.
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The birds re-learning their love songs
Can science save the regent honeyeaters? These rare songbirds are so endangered that there are not enough to teach their chicks to sing. But researchers in Australia could have a solution.
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‘The future is electric’, says racing driver
Are electric cars REALLY green? A champion racing driver will take part in a competition using only e-vehicles. He says it is the future of racing – but is electricity as good as we think?
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Rhinos saved from the brink of extinction
Should we bring back dead animals? The endangered white rhino could soon be saved from extinction after scientists create embryos in a lab. But some say we shouldn’t get in the way of nature.