A new year might mean new viral threats.
Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and increasingly populated planet puts humans in contact with more and different viruses. And increased mobility means that viruses can rapidly travel…

A new year might mean new viral threats.
Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and increasingly populated planet puts humans in contact with more and different viruses. And increased mobility means that viruses can rapidly travel…

The dig was carried out by Worcestershire Archaeology (part of Worcestershire County Council) with the excavation commissioned and funded by Wychavon District Council ahead of planned development.
The artefacts found, which span prehistoric, Roman…

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled with iron sand or small weights, are
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 7,…

Adil Boulbina scored a dramatic winner in extra time for Algeria to beat Congo 1-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 match on Tuesday.
Defending champion Ivory Coast progressed in contrasting fashion with a comfortable 3-0 win over…

Life in the wild keeps changing, and animals must respond quickly in order to survive. Rising temperatures, shrinking habitats, and human activity all place pressure on natural populations.
Some species manage to cope with these changes, while…

The Namib desert of south-western Africa can be extremely hot – the surface temperature can be over 50°C. But a surprising number of around 200 beetle species live on its bare, inhospitable-looking sand dunes.
Scientists studying them…

The last 12 months have been an unpredictable rollercoaster for those of us working in global health, climate change and development: trade wars, real wars, job and…


The US is carrying out an operation to seize a tanker linked to Venezuelan oil, an official tells CBS, the BBC’s US partner.
Previously named Bella 1, its name has been changed to Marinera and it has also reportedly been reflagged from a Guyanese…