Maths of Gilead's hepatitis C drug
Why US firm's super expensive drug sofosbuvir costs so much and how it can be made at a tenth of current price
G8 and tragedy of Africa
Rich nations are forcing African states to change laws to facilitate private investment in agriculture in a replay of colonial adventurism
CoP26 Diary (Nov 8): Fossil fuel lobby larger than delegation of any country, term missing from draft statement
Saudi Arabian delegation blocked efforts to write in greater climate ambition in the document, say reports
Eat Out to Help Out: Crowded restaurants may have driven UK COVID-19 spike
During August, the UK government ran the Eat Out to Help Out scheme to get cash into the hands of hospitality businesses, boost confidence and …
How worried should you be about coronavirus variants? A virologist explains his concerns
While current vaccines may not prevent mild symptomatic COVID-19 caused by these variants, they will likely prevent moderate and severe disease, …
Special Relationship: New Anglo-American energy partnership is Western fossil fuel hypocrisy at its best
Instead of filling the gap left by Russian fossil fuels with renewables, the UK has signed a deal with its traditional transatlantic ally which …
WWF Global Futures pushes ‘nature-based solutions’ agenda
They are not only a distraction from reducing consumption and decarbonising all sectors of the domestic economy, but also promise to intensify …
Why Brexit is bad news for climate change
EU had some of the most progressive policies on cutting greenhouse gas emissions but post-exit UK will likely roll back some of these in order to …
New CoP president’s first foreign engagement disappoints
In addition to being regressive on equity, ambition and markets, Claire O'Neill also has disturbing ideas about the new mantras of 'net zero'…
Patterns in the sky
It is that time of the year again when starlings roam the skies in huge swarms that form distinct patterns. Down To Earth tells you more about …
Britain and Europe: a long history of conflict and cooperation
British history is deeply connected to Europe and whatever the result of its referendum, this will continue
To predict monsoon in India accurately, scientists launch £8-million project
In a first ever, scientists from the UK and India will study both oceanic and atmospheric measurements for accurate prediction of monsoon in India
Greening food transport
Cold storage trucks are important to ferry food. A new British technology would use liquid air to power truck refrigeration units. But is it …
Five years after Paris: How countries’ climate policies match up to their promises, and who’s aiming for net zero emissions
So far, countries’ individual plans for how they will lower their greenhouse gas emissions don’t come close to adding up to the Paris …
TikTok, Microsoft: Govt agendas are driving businesses. Here is what can be done
To ban access of foreign companies, and expect domestic companies and the government to profit profit directly from it, is a dangerous line to cross
Per capita emissions of nations should converge by 2050, says UK commission
The Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution supports the Southern demand for equity in climate negotiations. Will the UK government adopt the …
Delaying the second COVID-19 vaccine dose: A medical expert answers key questions
The uncertainty is around how long the protective effect of the first dose will last without a second shot
Coronavirus new variant: Genomics researcher answers key questions
The new variant is touted to be responsible for an increasing proportion of cases in parts of the United Kingdom
African exporters face choppy waters in the wake of Brexit
Emerging market countries that rely heavily on commodity exports will be hit hardest by Britain's decision to leave the European Union
Heightened risk
“Superbug” gene levels in microbes are 60 per cent higher in the upper Gangetic areas during pilgrimage season
Neo-addiction
Youngsters are getting hooked on flavoured e-cigarettes. Studies belie manufacturers’ claims
2016, the year that was: health and medicine
Health spent a lot of time in the spotlight in 2016 and it was a major issue in numerous government reviews
Call from cave
Bats, largely elusive till now, are slowly revealing their secrets as scientists record and analyse their calls
Transboundary climate risks impact agricultural production in every country: Report
International trade in six major agricultural commodities, including rice and wheat, affected by transboundary climate risks
ISRO's PSLV-C42 launches 2 foreign satellites
Both satellites belong to Surrey Satellite Technology Limited, UK, which has a contract with ISRO