We can now track animal panic from space – and it’s bad news for poachers

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base

How an ecological blunder led to a national health crisis in Japan

‘Bingo! It’s a match’: Franklin expedition sailor’s DNA links to BBC reporter

How defying ageism can help you live longer

Research shows a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and live longer.

How to evacuate a doomed space station – quickly

Astronauts orbiting the Earth are drilled to deal with the worst possible scenarios. That includes having to leave their space station on short notice.

The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science

One of the world’s most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to jaw-droppingly low temperatures to try and unravel the secrets of the Universe.

What are your chances of beating top tennis stars?

An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.

The unseen damage from heading a ball in sport

Why sports stars who head the ball are much more likely to die of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease.

The planet that shouldn’t exist

Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might solve the mystery.

The space race to create gym equipment for future astronauts

Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.

The hidden science beneath the 2026 World Cup

The grass on which the World Cup’s 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Two scientists have spent decades getting it right.

Inside the secret labs creating the world’s most prized orchids

It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.

Colossal ‘fatbergs’ clot sewers around the world. Can scientists stop them?

Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting city sewers on a colossal scale. New technologies are being used to control this modern menace.

Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand

The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy

Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed – a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.

The skills that make you good at imitating accents, according to science

Some people can pick up new accents instantly. How do they do it?

Why are these UK beaches so rich in fossils?

New and exciting fossils emerge into the light of day on the Isle of Wight and the Jurassic Coast.

How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific

Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.