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Astronauts come back from long missions so weak that they need rehabilitation. A new study suggests we can look to key resources on Earth to help us live better in space.

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks overnight on Saturday (April 22), offering skywatchers the opportunity to spot some fast and bright meteors as they streak through the night sky.

Today marks the 53rd annual celebration of Earth Day, intended to honour the achievements of environmentalists and climate activists, while raising awareness of the need to protect the planet's future.

As it's Earth Day, an expert has explained the meaning behind 10 recycling symbols that you will find on everyday food and drink items

Consumers demand ‘greener sex’ as they search for toys that don’t damage the environment

Climate change campaigners gathered outside Britain's parliament building ahead of Earth Day to urge action on global warming, while volunteers worldwide geared up to plant trees and clear trash to mark the 54th annual celebration of the environment. Earth Day this year, officially on Saturday, follows weeks of extreme weather…

Earth Day falls every 22 April, and it’s the perfect opportunity to address one of the biggest elephants in the room when it comes to environmental activism, writes Hannah Jackson: not all voices are treated with the same respect

Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains – this eco-friendly retreat is the only home you need to explore this Earth Day

Charred, drained or swamped, built up, dug out or taken apart, blue or green or turned to dust: this is the Earth as seen from above. As the world commemorates Earth Day on Saturday, the footprints of human activity are visible across the planet’s surface. The relationship between people and…