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Solid fuels are the second largest source of airborne particle pollution in the UK, leading to the early deaths of an estimated 284 Londoners a year

Having good chance of limiting global heating to 1.5C is gone, sending ‘dire’ message about the adequacy of climate action

FoI requests show Shell and BP among firms giving funds to institutions which have pledged to divest

Despite some advances, men still dominate science but one academic is working hard to get women and peers of colour the recognition they deserve

Imperial College London, University College London, and King’s College London all make it into the top ten

Highest number of medical students produced from one year group, headteacher says

Mosquitoes have plagued humans for centuries, transmitting deadly diseases. To combat this, we now have access to the whole genome sequences of multiple mosquito species, allowing us to genetically manipulate them. Gene-drive technology is one such approach, which has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama, showing…

Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June.

Researchers say considering birthweight could help identify those who might benefit from tailored support and monitoring later in life.