Mice that were given a high dose of the antiviral drug oseltamivir phosphate, better known as Tamiflu, after prolonged and excessive noise exposure showed fewer signs of hearing loss compared with those not given the medication

On Yakushima island, sika deer might have forced flora to shrink as small as a tenth of the size of their mainland counterparts

An AI model can identify landmine areas with up to 92 per cent accuracy, which could help to speed up the removal of the deadly devices

If our solar system and even our sun contain tiny black holes formed just after the big bang, they should be orbiting in elaborate patterns

As newer homes are built or older homes are renovated, empty attic spaces are disappearing – this eliminates a vital refuge for birds and bats during a biodiversity crisis

The aim to limit global warming to 1.5°C is based on long-term average temperatures, but analysis shows that if three years cross the threshold, it is almost certain that the target has been missed