Anthropocene

The first complete "scientific health check" shows most global systems are beyond the stable range in which modern civilization emerged.

An analysis of thousands of species finds some invertebrates and plants are also getting smaller, while others are increasing in body size.

Johan Eklöf’s book “The Darkness Manifesto” offers a powerful argument for turning down the lights and embracing the dark.

Humanity is now a "geological superpower" and declaring a new epoch is critical to tackling its impact, scientists say.

Climate change means that Rhode Island’s winter flounder might never recover. Is it better to let them go?

The massive melting of glaciers has tilted Earth's rotation, showing the impact human activities are having on the planet.

Are we reckoning with a new age of fire? Is this the Pyrocene?

Swallows are evolving smaller, more manoeuvrable wings to help them dodge buildings and vehicles.