Paris was not enough – what we need to do to limit warming to 1.5C
We must cut another 25% carbon emissions globally on top of Paris pledges, says UN report.
Strange two-headed shark embryo discovered in the western Mediterranean
It is the first time that scientists find a two-headed shark embryo within an oviparous species.
World's oldest mummies are rotting after 7,000 years due to climate change
Rising levels of humidity are encouraging bacterial growth on the mummies.
The supermoon of all supermoons is set to appear for the first time in a generation
In 2016, three supermoons occur in row between October and December.
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Humans lived in Australia's arid interior 10,000 years earlier than expected
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Middle Stone Age tools associated with complex cultural behaviours
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Aerial photos of Antarctica offer a rarely-seen view of the frozen continent
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Massive clouds of dust and gas imaged from 7,500 light years away with the ESO's Very Large Telescope.
Hannah Osborne Nov 02, 2016
Arctic sea creatures get over the winter blues by making their own light
The Arctic sea is bright with glowing zooplankton, helping them make it through the dark winter.
Martha Henriques Nov 02, 2016
USA Landscape Photographer of the Year winners capture America's dramatic scenery
Winners include a scene of the Milky Way behind a natural stone arch, and a bolt of lightning hitting the Grand Canyon.
David Sim Nov 02, 2016
Does extinction really mean the end of a species? Not necessarily
"If conservation is to regain the initiative it needs to both protect what's left, and restore what is lost."
Paul Jepson Nov 02, 2016
Ancient boat burial linked to Pharaoh Senwosret III unearthed in Egypt
Alongside boat burial remains, researchers identified remarkable images of Egyptian watercraft on the walls.
Léa Surugue Nov 01, 2016
Mystery of the missing hot magma beneath Mount St Helens solved
The melt source region for Mt St Helens does not reside directly beneath the volcano.
Léa Surugue Nov 01, 2016
National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year: Final call for entries
IBTimes UK presents one last look at the amazing National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year entries.
David Sim Nov 01, 2016
Elephant poaching costs African tourism $25m each year - far more than preventative measures
Poaching is not just an environmental problem - it has a high economic cost too.
Léa Surugue Nov 01, 2016
Oldest shipwreck in Central Mediterranean reveals clues about Phoenician trade networks
A shipwreck found a decade ago is still yielding new clues regarding the Phoenician civilisation.
Léa Surugue Nov 01, 2016
Lord Heseltine now denies strangling mother's dog to death with its own collar
'I didn't strangle the dog,' the peer said, after explaining a vet put the Alsatian down.
Staff Reporter Nov 01, 2016
50,000-year-old jewellery made from ostrich eggshells discovered in Siberian cave
Ostriches may have lived in Siberia in Palaeolithic times.
Martha Henriques Nov 01, 2016
Relax, the expansion of the universe is still accelerating
Even if it is not accelerating at an increasing pace, new physics will be required to explain the universe.
Tamara Davis Nov 01, 2016
Delhi up in smoke: Hazardous blanket of smog envelopes Indian capital following Diwali celebrations
Experts warn residents to avoid any prolonged exertion while outdoors.
Lara Rebello Nov 01, 2016
Hundreds of Stone Age remains at risk in Yorkshire
Ancient remains at wetland sites are being destroyed by human activity.
Martha Henriques Oct 31, 2016
Nasa on the lookout for doomsday asteroids with its latest Earth-saving tech
How Nasa's Scout and Sentry systems are watching the night sky for potentially deadly asteroids.
Oliver Cragg Oct 31, 2016
A chill in Siberia is a bad sign for the US winter ahead
Siberian snow could has knock-on effects on the weather in the US.
Martha Henriques Oct 31, 2016
How the moon ended up exactly where it did
Theory helps explain why Earth and Moon share same chemistry and why it orbits our planet on a tilt.
Hannah Osborne Oct 31, 2016
Oil drilling linked to 1933 Los Angeles earthquake that killed 120 people
The Long Beach earthquake of 1933 and several others have been linked to oil drilling.
Martha Henriques Oct 31, 2016
Jesus Christ's 'tomb' found to contain limestone burial shelf and an engraved marble slab
Researchers found a cross carved into a layer of marble inside the tomb.
Martha Henriques Oct 31, 2016
Serpent that eats poisonous snakes for breakfast could lead to a new painkiller
The snake has venom unlike that of any other snake.
Martha Henriques Oct 31, 2016
Swarms of black-winged ladybirds are bringing STDs to the UK
Mild Autumn weather is contributing to the problem.
Matt Thomas Oct 29, 2016
Meet Vlad the Impaler, the 'real-life Dracula'
Bram Stoker chose Dracula's name based on Romanian ruler Vlad the Impaler.
Léa Surugue Oct 29, 2016
Ghosts aren't real. Here's some science explaining why
Almost 40% of people say they believe in ghosts, but there are plenty of non-paranormal explanations for sightings.
Neil Dagnall Oct 29, 2016
From boiled brains to witch burnings: The most gruesome discoveries made by archaeologists
Bloody violence goes back centuries as grisly discoveries show.
Léa Surugue Oct 29, 2016
David Attenborough: There's overwhelming reason to be pessimistic, but giving up on Earth would be catastrophic
Planet Earth II coincides with free mobile app The Story of Life – the largest ever release of Attenborough's work for the BBC.
Hannah Osborne Oct 29, 2016
It's not just Samsung – Nasa robot explodes into fiery ball as faulty battery to blame
US space agency releases safety message confirming the dangers posed by lithium ion batteries.
Mary-Ann Russon Oct 28, 2016
One hundered 17th Century cholera victims uncovered in mass grave – one with a knife still in chest
The naked bodies were thrown in a shallow grave in 17th Century Poland.
Martha Henriques Oct 28, 2016
How Frankenstein saved humankind
Dr Victor Frankenstein refrained from creating a second creature, saving humans from extinction.
Léa Surugue Oct 28, 2016
Shark finning is not just cruel, it's increasing the pace of climate change
Removing predators from the ocean will vastly increase CO2 production.
Rick Stafford Oct 28, 2016
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