Scientists cottoned on to jab-free vaccines There was good news for trypanophobics this week with the discovery that vaccines could one day be administered via dental floss. Trypanophobia – a morbid ...

Being active is a well-known strategy for warding off ill-health in your later years. Combining gentle exercise with spectacular scenery can make the experience that much more rewarding It was Ralph’s ...

A US-based biotech firm has developed a plastic-eating fungi, offering an eco-friendly solution to tackle the global nappy waste crisis Plastic-munching fungi could prove a powerful new ally in ...

A Scottish startup wants to turn the tide on ghost gear by crafting striking geometric plant pots from plastic recovered from discarded fishing nets. The founders of POTR reckon their ‘ocean pots’ are ...

A mindful mode on the Fairphone 6 offers a tactile way to escape the constant ping of notifications and help people find the right digital balance When mobile phones first hit the mainstream in the ...

These rooftop arrays prove that solar on commercial buildings can be a visual delight – not to mention a source of significant cost savings It was like kitesurfing on a roof,” says engineer Matt ...

As a child in care, Joe Sabien used to find comfort in the sea. Now, his charity uses sailing as therapy to help people's mental health ...

The world’s highest court has paved the way for polluting nations to be sued for their emissions in a ruling described as “a once-in-a-generation moment” for climate justice. On Wednesday, the ...

Parisians are swimming in the Seine again, but the French capital isn't the first European city to bring river bathing back ...

A giant octopus made a surprise appearance on an English beach this week – or at least, a sand-drawn version of one did. Measuring a whopping 100 metres across, the ephemeral artwork appeared on ...

Despite competition from online behemoths, more and more indie bookshops are opening in the UK and Ireland. Here’s why (plus five of the best) In a Grade II*-listed building in Manchester’s city ...