The permanent rise of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere, which fundamentally changed the subsequent nature of Earth’s habitability, occurred much later than thought, according to new research.
UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.
Eating processed meat has been linked with an increased risk of developing dementia.
Melting glaciers could be triggering a ‘feedback process’ that causes further climate change, according to new research.
Lightning strikes were just as important as meteorites in creating the perfect conditions for life to emerge on Earth, geologists say.
Global targets to improve the welfare of people across the planet will have mixed impacts on the world’s forests, according to new research.
Researchers have mapped the physical organisation of the brain of a soil-living nematode worm, creating a new model for the architecture of the animal’s brain.
Glaciers in West Antarctica are moving more quickly from land into the ocean, contributing to rising global sea levels.
A blanket ban on the trade of wild meat could create risks for nature and for human health, according to a new study.
The emissions of a banned ozone-depleting gas have dropped rapidly following a previously unexpected spike.