Environment ICYMI Industry News Research ‘Useless’ desert sand turned into concrete with plant-based additives Scientists have found a way to turn fine-grained desert sand — long… George HopkinFebruary 3, 2026
Culture Environment ICYMI News Research Roadkill offers ethical alternative to live capture for wildlife scientists The hundreds of millions of animals killed on roads annually represent a… George HopkinJanuary 28, 2026
Defence Environment ICYMI News Research Doomsday Clock hits 85 seconds to midnight amid nuclear and AI threats The Doomsday Clock has been set to 85 seconds to midnight —… George HopkinJanuary 27, 2026
Environment News Research Transport Satellite data confirms electric vehicles cut real-world pollution levels Researchers have used high-resolution satellite data to provide the first real-world evidence… George HopkinJanuary 26, 2026
Environment News Policy Research Activists slam new High Seas Treaty as ‘piece of paper’ without direct action The High Seas Treaty finally came into effect this month after ratification… George HopkinJanuary 22, 2026
Environment Health News Research Scientists turn world’s most hated litter into batteries for the future The billions of cigarette butts discarded every year could soon power your… George HopkinJanuary 19, 2026
Environment News Policy Research China to swap dirty coal for nuclear power in massive green energy drive A new study outlines a plan to repurpose China’s retiring coal plants… George HopkinJanuary 18, 2026
Environment ICYMI News Research Fastest-growing plant on Earth identified as potential new ‘superfood’ The world’s fastest-growing plant could soon become a staple of global diets… George HopkinJanuary 16, 2026
Environment ICYMI News Research Hidden ocean damage nearly doubles the economic cost of climate change A groundbreaking study has put a price tag on the damage carbon… George HopkinJanuary 16, 2026
Environment News Research Robots Robots and drones deployed to solve forestry labour crisis Austria’s timber industry is turning to automation to solve a critical labour… George HopkinJanuary 16, 2026