It was the last time a Rodrigues parakeet was known to be seen alive. That bird was one of only two ever preserved. Exactly 150 years on, both rest under our care at the University Museum of Zoology ...

There are more than 1 million people on NHS waiting lists for mental healthcare in the UK. Many of them have to wait weeks or months before treatment can begin for conditions such as depression and ...

A study followed thousands of medical interns and found a genetic link to their ability to adjust to shift-work changes.

As the Premier League season kicks off, fans will debate their new kits almost as much as new signings. But could shirt colour actually give teams a performance edge? Science suggests they can. One of ...

The people of the ancient Incan empire kept careful records of their economics, religion, demographics and history. Those records took the form of knotted cords called khipus. Until now, researchers ...

A majority of people now oppose the Israeli prime minister and want his war to end. But this does not mean there is support for a two-state solution.

Negotiators in Geneva face a critical moment to agree a Global Plastics Treaty before talks end, with the planet’s future at stake.

Dimitris Skleparis, Senior Lecturer in the Politics of Security, Newcastle University ...

Dinosaur fossils are sold for millions to private collectors. These fossils are scientific evidence, and need to be accessible for research and public education.

Timothy Shanahan, Associate Professor of Geological Science, The University of Texas at Austin The drought has been linked to the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, a natural climate pattern. A new study ...

Political disagreements are stalling talks at the UN global plastic treaty negotiations, but tangible outcomes are vital for the health of people and planet.

Food additives are often blamed for ADHD. But decades of research suggest the truth is more complicated, and the whole diet matters.