
Wildfires and a summer of extreme heat mean Andy Burnham can’t stay quiet on climate any longer
The new prime minister may find that UK-China relations hold some answers to the climate challenge.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

The new prime minister may find that UK-China relations hold some answers to the climate challenge.

Even modest differences in lung function and growth across childhood can matter for long-term health.

Two Denisovan leg bones from Taiwan came from tall individuals. But we can’t generalise to a whole species just yet.

Britain’s native species are adapted to a cool, wet climate. This summer is putting them under strain.

Stop! That! Train! is a lot of fun, so long as you’re someone who doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Producers as far afield as Central Asia have been affected by Ukraine’s drones attacks on the e-commerce giant.

Being seen as an effective crisis manager is central to Mark Carney’s political brand, but an emphasis on communication and symbolism in support of the brand can only go so far. Results matter.

The UK government’s plans will prioritise drones and Ukraine is providing expertise and the opportunity to test them on a real battlefield.

Often, when people talk about their pets, they are also talking about themselves — about the things they value and the experiences that shape who they are.

India’s street dogs — like urban coyotes in Canada — reveal how deeply human and animal worlds are intertwined.

Why have diversity initiatives in the professions had only limited success?

Tsetse flies move between a broad range of animals. They connect wildlife, livestock and humans in complex transmission networks.