A newly discovered species raises hope that some native British habitats could be restored.
Bornholm is a remote island in the heavily polluted Baltic Sea. Now the windswept "Danish paradise" finds itself at the centre of an environmental and geopolitical crisis.
Researchers at the University of Waterloo found remains of Rich Preston's great-great-great-uncle John Bridgens.
Research shows a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and live longer.
Astronauts orbiting the Earth are drilled to deal with the worst possible scenarios. That includes having to leave their space station on short notice.
One of the world's most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to jaw-droppingly low temperatures to try and unravel the secrets of the Universe.
An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.
Why sports stars who head the ball are much more likely to die of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease.
Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might solve the mystery.
Scientists are attempting to build exercise equipment to be used on future space flights.
The grass on which the World Cup's 104 matches will be played has a vital but often overlooked role. Two scientists have spent decades getting it right.
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
Reeking coagulations of grease and debris are clotting city sewers on a colossal scale. New technologies are being used to control this modern menace.
The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.
Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.
Some people can pick up new accents instantly. How do they do it?
New and exciting fossils emerge into the light of day on the Isle of Wight and the Jurassic Coast.
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
