‘Whitest ever’ paint reflects 98% of sunlight
Researchers hope their “ultra-white” paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings. …
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Google Earth time-lapses show a changing planet
Satellite images collected over 37 years are combined to show how Earth in a new way. …
COP26: Delaying key climate meeting preferable to ‘messing it up’
Further postponement of the UK climate summit would be better than a failed event, says an expert. …
World’s wealthiest ‘at heart of climate problem’
The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says. …
Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher
The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features. …
Why India and Nepal’s forest fires are worrying scientists
Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires. …
Would you wear ‘Iron Man’ body armour?
The market for exoskeletons – high-tech external body support systems – is tipped to grow strongly. …
Ocean noise: Study to measure the oceans’ ‘year of quiet’
Marine scientists set out to study the ‘year of the quiet ocean’ following the pandemic. …
Climate change: Electric trucks ‘can compete with diesel ones’
Heavy goods vehicles powered by batteries can compete with diesel ones, say researchers. …
Deep sea mining to help make electric vehicles
Many companies want to exploit deep sea minerals but campaigners warn it could damage fragile ecosystems. …
Wally the Walrus: Fears for safety as Tenby tourists get ‘too close’
Conservationists urge Tenby tourists to enjoy the stray mammal’s temporary visit “from a distance”. …
Then and now: Rising temperatures threaten corals
In a monthly feature, we explain how warming waters threaten the survival of a wonder of the seas. …
Should airports be allowed to expand?
Climate change: Should aviation be allowed to expand? …
How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash
Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. …
Climate change: Net zero targets are ‘pie in the sky’
Indian minister lashes out at plans to cut emissions dramatically over the next three decades. …
Sewage discharged into rivers 400,000 times in 2020
Waterways in England had sewage discharged into them for three million hours …
Skull of dinosaur called ‘one who causes fear’ found in Patagonia
The animal had horns and a large skull making it a fearsome predator around 85 million years ago. …
Science cuts could see experts leave UK, warns Nobel laureate
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse also says science is crucial for dealing with climate change. …