Environment - Future technology and beyond science for a better future

More changes to farm inheritance tax plans ruled out The government says it has listened to farmers and increased the proposed inheritance tax threshold.

Nasa considers whether to bring sick crew member back to Earth Nasa is assessing what to do next following a medical issue on board the International Space Station.

Rare Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found The discoveries are "extraordinarily rare", say the archaeologists who helped find them.

How Christmas trees are getting a new lease of life Some businesses are helping to recycle and reuse trees in a bid to reduce landfill and emissions.

Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work? Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales' The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.

'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records The Met Office says that 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year since records began.

Hen cages and pig farrowing crates face ban The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring "the biggest reforms in a generation".

'Year of octopus' declared after warmer seas lead to record UK numbers The Wildlife Trusts say its is 'flabbergasted' by the sighting of the highest number of octopuses since 1950

Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.

Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

Cats became our companions much later than you think In true feline style, cats took their time in deciding when and where to join us on the sofa.