Fears raised that prime lunar locations for universe-unravelling instruments are in danger from imminent wave of human activity Astronomers are calling for the urgent protection of sites on the moon that are rated the best spots in the solar system for advanced instruments designed to unveil the secrets of the universe. The prime locations are…

Presenter, whose series Mammals airs on Sunday, says broadcaster has changed opinions on conservation the world over Sir David Attenborough has said the BBC’s natural history programmes have helped “world opinion change” about conservation, as his latest series, Mammals, highlights the damage “overcrowded” game reserve tourism has on cheetahs – which he says we are…

Leading social scientists issue warning after call by business leaders and London Stock Exchange More than 20 leading social scientists have warned the UK’s biggest investment companies and pension funds that allowing US-style executive pay packages could “create a significant risk of higher inequality” and “much worse lower levels of happiness, health and wellbeing across…

Director general is to announce plans on Tuesday to radically transform the broadcaster The BBC is to sign more deals with commercial partners in an effort to shore up its finances, with further cuts to services expected as it faces the potential end of the licence fee. Tim Davie, the director general, will use a…

British properties are ‘expensive, cramped and ageing’ compared with other similar economies, says Resolution Foundation The UK’s “expensive, cramped and ageing” housing stock fares poorly compared with other advanced countries, analysis by a thinktank suggests. Households are paying more than other countries – but getting less in return, the Resolution Foundation said. Continue reading…

Murray loses 7-5, 5-7, 6-7 (5) to Czech in third roundScot felt ankle injury before tie-break but carried on For three hours and 28 minutes, Andy Murray battled with everything he had, even when he almost had ­nothing. First he played brilliantly in the early stages against the talented Tomas Machac, but he just could…

The pouring rain from Saturday in Brooklyn turned into threes on Sunday in the second round of March Madness. Duke’s Jared McCain put on a masterclass at Barclays Center in the Round of 32, helping the fourth-seeded Blue Devils destroy No. 12 James Madison, 93-55. Duke dominated the first half, thanks to lights-out three-point shooting…