Dr William Frankland, known as "the grandfather of allergy", developed the idea of a pollen count.

The motoring organisation predicts a permanent reduction in the demand for travel.

Scientists say trees have a role to play in combating noise pollution in urban environments.

Two million years ago, Africa was home to three human-like species, new discoveries reveal.

The figure is the equivalent of 18.5 tonnes of material per person and that has increased.

Experts are set to assess the value of face masks in helping slow the spread of coronavirus.

A key climate conference due in November is delayed over disruption caused by the coronavirus.

Researchers say there are good reasons to be optimistic about the future of our oceans.

Sediments drilled off the coast of the ice continent reveal a time of great warmth and plant growth.

Photographers in England capture amazing star trails, from home or on their daily exercise.

Astronomers say they have found the best evidence yet for an elusive class of black hole.

A drug that could treat patients with coronavirus is to undergo clinical trials at 15 NHS centres.

Rising temperatures may be having a profound impact on one of the world's favourite songbirds.

However, experts say a fever and a cough are still the main ones to look out for.

Ground monitoring stations in major British cities detect clear reductions in two major pollutants.

Scientists have been amazed at the public's response to help digitise the UK's old rainfall records.

"Social pressure from others" will be key in persuading the UK to stay at home, a study suggests.

Ancient air pollution, trapped in ice, reveals details about life and death in 12th Century Britain.

Scientists have taken a step forward in their ability to decode what a person is saying just by looking at their brainwaves when they speak.

A new batch of these ostentatiously coloured and popular arachnids is described in Australia.

The astrophysicist was trying to create a necklace which would stop people touching their faces.

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt found a visit to Antarctica made him emotional, and ultimately hopeful.

There are many unanswered questions about the new coronavirus, Covid-19.

OneWeb, the high-profile London-based satellite start-up, files for bankruptcy protection in the US.