Sir David Attenborough on his hunt for the Kimodo Dragon

Sir David Attenborough spoke to the BBC about Zoo Quest, the environment and the planet's future.

Ancient DNA sheds light on African history

DNA from ancient remains is used to reconstruct thousands of years of population history in Africa.

Plant-eating dinosaurs ‘strayed from veggie diet’

The idea of plant-eating dinosaurs having a strict vegetarian diet is called into question.

The lecture that changed biology

Evolutionary biologist Matthew Cobb unpicks a lecture that, sixty years ago, set the course for the…

Moving on up

The people of the Guna Yala archipelago, off the Panama coast, may be among the first…

‘What I saw’

In this photo essay, photographer Clayton Conn shares his experience of the Mexico City earthquake.

UK strikes research deal with US in run-up to Brexit

The UK and US reach an agreement that aims to allow freer movement of research equipment…

‘We are planning weekly rocket launches’

The small satellite industry is the fastest growing part of the space sector "and they all…

UK scientists edit DNA of human embryos

Understanding the first moments of life could lead to better IVF and explain why women miscarry.

Owls hold secret to ageless ears

Barn owls keep their acute sense of hearing into old age, scientists have discovered.