Simple new test detects womb cancer without painful examinations
In a study of 1,864 women, the test identified more than 80% of cancers and was 98.8% reliable at ruling out the disease.
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Thailand eliminates rubella as a public health problem
It is the seventh country in South-East Asia to reach this goal, thanks to vaccination.
Chile becomes first country in South America to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
The World Health Organization has validated the achievement, the result of decades of dog vaccination.
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon falls to its lowest level in a decade
In the first half of 2026, the deforested area fell by 38% compared with the same period in 2025.
Wind and solar saved the UK £5.9 billion in imported gas
In 2026, wind turbines and solar panels produced a record 41% of Britain's electricity.
Germany unveils plan to quit fossil fuels by 2045
The roadmap foresees at least 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and an end to coal by 2038.
Tern colonies recover in England, with a record season
At least 126 pairs of little terns nested on Long Nanny beach, more than double the previous record.
Norway creates its largest marine protected area, home to coral reefs and whales
Andfjorden covers around 1,849 km², the equivalent of 260,000 football pitches.
Plant “armour” triples strawberry yields
A fabric invented in the United States protects strawberry plants from insects and increased harvests by up to 3.56 times.
New material makes hydrogen from water and light without expensive metals
Researchers at Oregon State University have created a material that could help make green hydrogen cheaper.
High-mileage electric cars fail MOTs less often than petrol cars
An analysis of 47.4 million tests in the UK found that electric cars stand up better to the passing years.
Floating scarecrows more than halve the number of seabirds caught in fishing nets
A two-year trial in Cornwall showed that a kite shaped like a bird of prey cut accidental catches by 71%.