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For many people, these past few months in lockdown might be the longest they have ever gone without physical contact with a friend – and it’s having an effect on our wellbeing.

Dinosaurs are thought of as giant creatures, but new work adds to evidence they started out small.

The pipeline, which protesters fought against, is ordered to conduct a fresh environmental review.

The Beatles drummer says he has no plans to slow down and looks forward to touring again.

Positive parenting is a popular child-rearing philosophy – but does it come with challenges for parents and children alike?

Although it seems obvious there would be a southern equivalent to the northern lights, the Aurora Australis might be the southern hemisphere’s best-kept secret.

Authorities in China have stepped up precautions after a reports of a suspected case.

A report says a rise in animal-to-human diseases will continue without urgent action.

The versatile Italian composer's film scores that were an integral part of the cinema experience.

The prolific composer's credits included the "spaghetti" Westerns that made Clint Eastwood a star.

Robotic scientists could speed up scientific discovery, while human scientists work from home, developers say.

The rise and fall of the sea along coastlines follow regular patterns due to the constant pull of the sun and moon. But human activity is now changing the behaviour of the tides.

The programme will offer "unprecedented flexibility" to 80,000 workers in Japan, says Fujitsu.

A rural herdsman tested positive for the infection, which can be treated with antibiotics.

What we've learned from watching our other halves work from home during the coronavirus lockdown.

Located 12km east of Suffolk in the North Sea, the Principality of Sealand is a micronation that claims to be the world’s smallest country.

The 55-year-old woman was attacked in a Siberian tiger enclosure at a zoo in the Swiss city.

Prominent activist Joshua Wong says the measure is "one step away from actual book banning".

The magazine says it was trying to raise awareness after it was accused of using dystopian imagery.

Sri Lankan authorities insist on cremation for coronavirus victims. Some Muslims says its discrimination.

How one father's email after his death has led people to share their stories of grief and loss.

Insecurity has worsened in the north-west as kidnapping for ransom becomes a lucrative trade.

The TraceTogether Token is designed to make an app more effective, but worries privacy campaigners.