A bizarre fossil called Prototaxites, which was the largest life-form on land 400 million years ago, may have been a ...

CT scans also indicate Archaeopteryx had nerve endings in the end of its beak—part of what’s known as a bill-tip organ. Again ...

These facts got me digging a bit deeper into the role of crude oil in our lives. For one thing, while a lot of oil is going into the production of synthetics, such is the size and scale of the oil ...

Leaders should plan for declining demand that will undermine the viability of fossil fuel businesses. New research says it ...

In the first of a new series, curator Dr Neil Adams shares the stories and science of the fossil mammal collection.

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Everyone deserves clear and timely information about air pollution they may come into contact with. Residents of Southwestern ...

Ralph Lauren’s Olympic Opening Ceremony outfits have cast light on the impact of natural fibers and the future of sustainable sportswear.

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