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The ozone layer has been on track to recover thanks to the Montreal Protocol--but a loophole may be holding it back. Chemicals still permitted for industrial use are leaking into the atmosphere at higher rates than expected. Scientists now estimate . ...

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Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks--an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises the possibility of extracting lithium from existing waste, reducing the ...

The Lyrid meteor shower will soon hit its peak. Here's how to spot it, including by using the New Scientist stargazing companion ...

The last time a male contraceptive was approved for use in the United States was in the 1980s.

California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years. The looming new domestic beachhead comes as vaccination rates have fallen.

Earlier this year, Punch the monkey captured the hearts of millions across social media, after he was shunned by his mother. Now, an adorable baby Asian elephant has suffered the same fate.

In today's newsletter: The economic fortunes of the UK are intertwined with the price of the costly fuel - so why are we so slow to ditch it?

The trust is aiming to raise £40K to create wildlife-rich public spaces.

The circular geologic feature in northwestern Africa can be hard to recognize from the ground, but it is obvious when viewed from space.