‘Tantalising’ sounds of rare bat
October 18th, 2009
Scottish bat workers are hoping to confirm a new species as they prepare to hold their annual conference on Halloween.
PM warns of climate ‘catastrophe’
October 18th, 2009
The UK faces a "catastrophe" of floods, droughts and killer heatwaves if world leaders fail to agree a deal on climate change, the prime minister will warn.
‘Ethical’ stem cell crop boosted
October 18th, 2009
US researchers have found a way to dramatically increase the harvest of stem cells from adult tissue.
Maldives cabinet holds first meeting underwater
October 17th, 2009
Maldives government ministers hold an underwater cabinet meeting to highlight the effects of global warming.
‘Toxic waste’ report gag lifted
October 17th, 2009
Lawyers for oil trading firm Trafigura end attempts to keep secret a report about toxic waste dumping in the Ivory Coast.