The researchers think their plastic could help stop viruses spreading in hospitals.
Read more
By James Gallagher
Health and science correspondent
BBC News Science & Environment
PM will explore energy market reform to cut bills
Renewable and nuclear generators will be asked to take up new contracts at prices lower than those offered for gas.
Top Stories
PM will explore energy market reform to cut bills
Renewable and nuclear generators will be asked to take up new contracts at prices lower than those offered for gas.
Six climate tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed
Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.
Europe's warm summer shatters records
Heatwaves and drought drove record heat across Europe this summer, according to satellite data.
Will new government stick to climate targets?
Is Liz Truss' new government still committed to dramatic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
Chimps show off their 'signature' drum beats
The wild apes drum messages to one another on tree roots in the rainforest, researchers find.
Fresh wave of sewage blights Britain's beaches
Untreated sewage triggers pollution warnings at almost 100 UK beaches after heavy rainfall.
Earliest sign of amputation found buried in cave
Archaeologists believe the operation was carried out using stone surgical tools.
Featured Contents
PM will explore energy market reform to cut bills
Renewable and nuclear generators will be asked to take up new contracts at prices lower than those offered for gas.
Six climate tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed
Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.
Europe's warm summer shatters records
Heatwaves and drought drove record heat across Europe this summer, according to satellite data.
Will new government stick to climate targets?
Is Liz Truss' new government still committed to dramatic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
Chimps show off their 'signature' drum beats
The wild apes drum messages to one another on tree roots in the rainforest, researchers find.
Fresh wave of sewage blights Britain's beaches
Untreated sewage triggers pollution warnings at almost 100 UK beaches after heavy rainfall.
Earliest sign of amputation found buried in cave
Archaeologists believe the operation was carried out using stone surgical tools.
Six climate tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed
Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.
Europe's warm summer shatters records
Heatwaves and drought drove record heat across Europe this summer, according to satellite data.
Will new government stick to climate targets?
Is Liz Truss' new government still committed to dramatic cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
Latest Updates
By Esme Stallard
BBC News Climate and Science
Video content
Video caption: Bog restoration project boosts Northern Ireland wildlife A five-year project to restore bogs in Northern Ireland has been branded a success as it comes to an end.
By Justin Rowlatt
Climate editor
By Ken Banks
BBC Scotland North East reporter
Video content
Video caption: WATCH: The Northern Lights as seen from space The footage released by released by the European Space Agency shows the phenomenon from space.
By Matt McGrath
Environment correspondent
By Louise Cullen
BBC NI Agriculture & Environment Correspondent
By Sarah Dickins
BBC Wales economics correspondent
