The strange science behind design: materials from unusual sources

From clothing made from crab compounds to recycled blue jeans worked into your Ford Fusion, innovation in textile manufacture and design is getting weirder – and more sustainable

Ibiza unites against oil prospectors

The waters surrounding the Balearic party island are a world heritage site – and conservationists, politicians and tourist chiefs are adamant that plans to drill in the sea must be stopped

The BMW i8 Features Laser Headlamps

Global deliveries of the uber-luxurious BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car began last week,giving new owners the chance to admire the craftsmanship that has gone into this model. The i8 could take on eco-friendly luxury rivals like the Tesla Model S with its efficient engines and carbon fibre body. It’s capable of running for up … Read more

Ecotherapy: how does the great outdoors improve mental health?

Green parks to wilderness, or appreciating day from night, what are the processes that can unlock a healthier mind?

Wildlife watching: ‘The best form of meditation I can imagine’

Virunga is saved but Africa’s wildlife is being encircled sliver by sliver

Campaigners have managed to keep the Congo national park free from drilling just as protected sites elsewhere are being cravenly redrawn

Rubbish futures: can technology help us reach zero waste?

Turning dug-up waste into gas or converting rubbish into building materials are among new techniques that may help end landfill