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Exclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots for interaction between plastics, microbes and agrochemicals ...

Study shows alpine plant traps and digests midges - just as the evolutionary biologist predicted back in 1875 ...

She was born with an ultra-rare genetic disorder. After my decades working in film PR, I now face the biggest campaign of all: the fight for her life ...

Study challenges belief that temple's curves were designed to correct optical illusions that would have ruined its clean lines ...

Experts air concern over AI lingo redolent of Pink Floyd star and James Joyce's prose that is creating headaches for monitoring and oversight ...

Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China. in Earth's orbit ...

Collagen powders, gummies and pills have boomed in popularity in recent years boosted by claims that they smooth wrinkles, promote glossy hair and help with joint pain. Amid the noise it can be hard to figure out whether there's any actual science .. ...

As human development and roads increasingly fragment their habitats, a study suggests traffic noise could be altering the animals' wake-up call ...

Almost 3,500 people have died in outbreak and experts say more must be done to ensure Bundibugyo is under control ...

Dr Xand van Tulleken tells Madeleine Finlay what collagen does in the body, how we can get it without splashing out on expensive supplements, and why getting to the truth behind wellness claims can be so hard ...