The idea that emotions can ‘spread’ from one person to another seems to be taking hold in the psychological world

After 2020, anyone would be forgiven for wanting to escape Earth, and Mars, the moon and the asteroid belt beckon

Automatons have been chipping in with the effort to beat Covid, from disinfecting hospitals to delivering groceries

From a stately Scottish elm to a might Russian oak, competitors for the title of European tree of the year do their nations proud

Last week scientists discovered the first Stegosaurus footprints in Scotland. Which other prehistoric reptiles lived on these shores?

The insects have been swarming in numbers not seen for decades

Companies that make misleading environmental claims

As the most detailed images of the sun are released this week, we look at other huge telescopes and their discoveries

As researchers confirm that stress can turn you grey, we look at the other scientific factors that could salt-and-pepper your crowning glory

Species around the world are being forced to alter their diet, migratory patterns, feeding grounds and more

Software that demands money with menaces has hit the big time

Politicians may flaunt their green credentials but a number of key targets – on air quality, tree planting, waste – are being missed

Species, landscapes and natural resources are threatened by wildfires

The assault on the Brazilian Amazon hit the headlines last week – but it’s not the only forest at risk of disappearing…

Easy-to-access activities that help to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and the risk of heart disease

Various ways to check the progress of the disease

How the US president is at odds with scientists and their work

Fine particulate matter in polluted air enters the body via the lungs and affects our health in a variety of ways

Latest developments in the pipeline for those struggling with mobility, sight, hearing or speech

The Cites wildlife summit is cracking down on the trade in threatened creatures