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Coverage of scientific research and breakthroughs, environmental issues, and health.

Brazil recognizes the existence of indigenous peoples living in voluntary isolation in Ituna/Itata, a territory in the Brazilian Amazon the size of Sao Paulo, near the village of Ita’aka, seen here

Northern Brazil

Proof of life: tracking elusive Amazon group to save their land

Southern California Edison, whose power lines are suspected of having started the huge blaze that ripped through the Los Angeles suburb of Altadena, says it will pay compensation even without any formal finding it was at fault

Suspected starting point

Power company says to pay compensation over LA fire

The International Court of Justice has paved the way for reparations to countries affected by climate change

World's top court paves way for climate reparations

Landmark court ruling

Five ways Pacific island nations are tackling climate change

A mosaic outside a home in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii reading:

Puzzle of the past

AI helps Latin scholars decipher ancient Roman texts

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the USDA headquarters building in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2025

US bans vaccine ingredient targeted by anti-vaxxers

Up to 1,090 million tonnes of CO2

Lightning strikes claim 320 million trees annually, study reveals

For the last four decades experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears

The eye-opening science of close encounters with polar bears

Between 40C and 44C are expected in some parts of Greece

Greece mulls water-saving moves as heatwave intensifies

Albania's typical Mediterranean climate has changed due to global warming -- making it possible for farmers to move into passion fruit and other exotic species

Turning a profit

'Garden of Eden': Albania eyes up growing exotic fruit for Europe

Moana Minerals CEO Hans Smit says US President Donald Trump's support for deep-sea mining is helpful for the industry

Industry leader

Trump a boon for deep-sea mining: industry boss

Marine biologist Teina Rongo passes the research vessel MV Anuanua Moana in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

The Pacific island nation that wants to mine the ocean floor

Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu says the ICJ ruling could be a game-changer for climate justice

Existential question

Vanuatu: ICJ ruling a 'game-changer' for climate justice

ICJ judges will hand down a historic opinion on climate change

The crux of the matter

ICJ climate ruling: five things to watch for

The ICJ will deliver a historic climate ruling

Defining a new era?

ICJ to hand down watershed climate opinion

Landmark ruling expected

US court to decide if climate collapse is 'unconstitutional'

Interpol had issued the notice against activist Paul Watson, known for radical tactics including confrontations with whaling ships at sea, at the request of Japan

'Politically motivated'

Interpol lifts red notice for anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson

Interpol had issued the notice against activist Paul Watson, known for radical tactics including confrontations with whaling ships at sea, at the request of Japan

According to his lawyer

Interpol lifts red notice for anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson

Tehran residents drink from a public fountain as temperatures in the Iranian capital soar.

Lowest reservoir levels in a century

Heatwave hits water, electricity supplies across much of Iran

Rescued families holding babies and carrying rucksacks sat on rocks while rescue teams handed them food

Triggered by torrential monsoon

Pakistan landslide after heavy rain kills 5, with 15 missing

AI-powered project

Luxembourg joins global launch of health data initiative to advance cancer research

Around 30 volunteers came to help the monks of Latrun monastery replant the vines

Spiritual practice

New vines bring hope to Israeli monastery scorched by wildfire

People wade through a flooded street in the Philippine capital Manila after heavy rains that displaced thousands

Torrential rains

Philippines flooding displaces thousands, two missing

For the last four decades experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears

Pretty risky business

The eye-opening science of close encounters with polar bears

Greece banned bottom trawling in the waters of the Fournoi Korseon island chain in the Aegean to protect recently discovered coral reefs

Greece to create new marine reserves to protect underwater wildlife

An aerial view of the outfall into the river at Thames Water's Crossness sewage treatment works, as the government announces a complete overhaul to the UK's highly-criticised water system

Heavily-criticised industry

UK overhauls regulation of 'broken' water system

The Eisbach -- or

Contrasting sight

Aloha, Bavaria! Munich surfers riding wild river wave again

Courts are increasingly being asked to weigh in on countries' climate obligations

Political systems falling short

World's major courts take growing role in climate fight

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