Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya

There’s been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene.

Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time

Proof clones can reproduce safely is key to restoration of severely endangered ferrets and other species, experts say.

Geckos Have "Sixth Sense", Biologists Say

Geckos use the saccule - a part of their inner ear traditionally associated with maintaining balance and body positioning  - to detect low-frequency vibrations, according to a duo of biologists.

Scientists Find Corals With a Secret That Could Aid Reef Conservation

Surprising new evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals was discovered recently. As the world's oceans warm, these differences are important.

Scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency in removing nanoplastics from water

U.S. scientists are battling against an emerging enemy of human health: nanoplastics. Much smaller in size than the diameter of an average human hair, nanoplastics are invisible to the naked eye.

Scientists discover entirely new wood type that could be highly efficient at carbon storage

Researchers have identified an entirely new type of wood that does not fit into either category of hardwood or softwood.

We've discovered the world's trees absorb methane

A large-scale study proves that trees absorb methane through their bark, with climate benefits at a global scale.

New hybrid perovskite solar cell boasts long life and high efficiency

In the world of solar cell technology, perovskite materials are poised to take on the current reigning champion silicon, but their stability is holding them back. Now, scientists in China have developed a new type of hybrid perovskite.

A Glow in Jupiter's Night Could Be The Smoking Gun Signal For Dark Matter

An infrared glow high up in the atmosphere of Jupiter could be produced by an interaction with dark matter. 

Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024

In the first quarter of 2024 there were more sales of electric and plug-in hybrids (which combine a petrol engine with a battery) than in the whole of 2020.

This New Plastic Disappears When You Don't Need It Anymore

Our reliance on plastic has become a huge problem, which is why researchers are excited about a new type of material  - one that comes with built-in biodegrading capabilities, due to the bacterial spores living inside it.

Scientists Create New Molecules That Can Absorb Carbon Faster Than Trees

A new discovery could help to turn the tides in the war against greenhouse gases. Scottish scientists have created new molecules which, thanks to their hollow and cage-like structure, can store greenhouse gases. 

Fusion Breakthrough: 6 Minutes of Plasma Sets New Reactor Record

A fusion reactor in southern France, called WEST, just achieved an important milestone that brings us one step closer to clean, sustainable, nearly limitless energy.

Extreme Temperatures Hold Untapped Potential for Solar and Wind Energy

Extreme temperature events are often accompanied by greater solar radiation and higher wind speeds that could be captured by solar panels and wind turbines.