Chantek, the orangutan who used sign language, dies at 39

Chantek could also clean his room, make and use tools and learn the route to a…

‘Dodgy’ greenhouse gas data threatens Paris accord

There are huge uncertainties in greenhouse gas totals due to inaccurate data, the BBC finds.

RSPB hails natterjack toad ‘baby boom’ at Lodge reserve

Thousands of the "rare" tadpoles have been spotted at a reserve despite adverse breeding conditions.

New grass snake discovered in the UK

There are now four species of wild snake native to the UK, not three as scientists…

Emojis help software spot emotion and sarcasm

The algorithm learned to recognise sarcasm, allowing it to spot hate speech faster than humans.

Rare pine marten captured on camera in North Yorkshire

The first record of a pine marten living in Yorkshire for about 35 years

Burning policy puts pressure on recycling targets

A rash of new incinerators could make it impossible for the UK to meet future recycling…

Developing sensors to help Japan’s farmers

Lisa Kikuchi of SenSprout tells the BBC how she is developing soil moisture sensors to help…

Ziplines not pipelines: A family’s treetop pipeline protest

It's ziplines versus a Sunoco pipeline in one Pennsylvania family's backyard.

Blue Whale: World’s largest heart on display in rare exhibition

The whale heart at Royal Ontario Museum Canada is a rare find, as blue whale carcasses…