UN climate change talks in Warsaw faced something of a meltdown Thursday morning, when dozens of developing nations and activists stalked out in frustration. But BBC correspondent Matt McGrath says hope for some sort of global deal on climate remains.
The ITER project began in 2006 to build an experimental nuclear fusion reactor, but the weak economy means that fusion as a source of commercial power might be a hundred years away. BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath joins The Takeaway with more.
The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic threat level to Phase Five. What does that mean? The BBC's Matt McGrath explains the connection between the threat level and international caution.
As the confirmed numbers of confirmed cases of swine flu continue to rise around the world, countries are responding at their borders, tightening transport and immigration controls. BBC Correspondent Matt McGrath joins us.
It's a common assumption that plants grow best in clear sunny weather, but scientists say this isn't always the case. Research has shown that forests and crops can also thrive in hazy conditions because can enhance photosynthesis.
At a science conference in Copenhagen this week,American, British and other European scientists will present latest scientific findings on climate change. This is in part an attempt to encourage an international climate treaty in December in Copenhagen.
'They're seeing real impacts in their countries and therefore making decisions and making commitments to cut carbon is a far more life or death situation.' --Matt McGrath
The European Union finds its promise of big cuts in greenhouse gas emissions tough to keep.
A BBC World Service investigation found that Keirin, a cycling event at the Olympics secured its place at the games with a payment of $3 million to Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). Reporter Matt McGrath joins The Takeaway to explain. Guest: Matt McGrath, BBC World Service correspondent
Before the Olympics even begin there are concerns that Olympic anti-doping monitors won't be able to detect the blood-boosting drug EPO.