Megafauna more mega than we thought
Research sheds new light on an ancient Australian marsupial giant.
This company is converting energy efficiency into currency
Redaptive’s innovative “Efficiency-as-a-Service” model is helping Fortune 500s overhaul their energy use and save millions.
A Rolls-Royce record of biodiversity
Natalie Parletta meets a palaeontologist in love with life underground.
Girls are just as good at STEM, study finds
The proof lies in longer test duration.
If you’re a vole, beware white owls when it’s full moon
Light-reflecting plumage tricks their prey.
Artists have their say: London Design Festival to embrace sustainability
Leading designers and innovators will use art and inspiration to stimulate awareness, positive change and solutions to global problems.
Natural coating that keeps produce fresh longer is going global
Apeel’s lipid-coated produce, with up to three times longer shelf life, is set to make a major dent in food waste as the company expands overseas.
Bacteria v mozzies. Bacteria holding their own
Study suggests they have long-term viability in blocking spread of infection.
Pollen and spores offer a safe way to clean pollutants from water
This could be a much-needed solution for ridding waterways of household chemicals, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and other toxic substances.
Innovations to combat hot cities with natural air-conditioning
As the planet warms up, people are in desperate need of cool environments – and U.S. developers are dreaming up a plethora of eco-friendly solutions.
Manta rays like hanging out with their mates
Understanding their social connections could help conservation efforts.
Could air pollution contribute to psychiatric illness?
Research suggests it does, but the findings are controversial.
Timely expansion of smog-reducing roofing granules to commercial buildings
Nominated by TIME Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2018, broader uptake of the technology is an important step forward.
Women may not multitask better than men after all
It seems that neither gender is very good at it.
Songbirds show remarkable flexibility in learning tunes
The findings could give new insights into human speech development.
Company secures millions to make compostable foodservice products from grass
Sustainably grown grasses will be used to replace plastic and polystyrene food products and packaging.
Meatless meat is on the horizon – you’ll be surprised where it comes from.
Good news for vegans, the planet and even meat-eaters, it could also sustainably feed a growing population.
Researchers have created tiny springs to tackle marine microplastic pollution
Coil-shaped carbon nanoparticles can decompose microplastics without harming marine organisms.
Infants expect leaders to correct injustices
They learn early about social hierarchies and power dynamics, research suggests.
