When you pull at the threads of clothing ‘take-back’ schemes, all may not be as it seems. We explore what happens when textiles reach the end of their life, and the environmental consequences of their disposal

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Simrad’s new AutoCaptain isn’t just a berthing aid, it can do the whole manoeuvre for you, from spotting an empty space to holding it against the dock while you tie up. Hugo Andreae reports

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

Or the air I breathe? Or the burger I just ate? Inside one man’s search for the tiny particles that might (might!) be causing big problems for every human being on the planet

The devastation caused by deep-sea commercial fishing