As Egypt marks the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Suez Canal, marine biologists are…
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Relief as rain falls over Australian bushfires
Heavy rain fell across parts of fire-ravaged eastern Australia on Thursday and more wet weather was…
New dinosaur discovered in China shows dinosaurs grew up differently from birds
A new species of feathered dinosaur has been discovered in China, and described by American and…
Discovery reveals how remora fishes know when to hitch a ride aboard their hosts
Remoras are among the most successful marine hitchhikers, thanks to powerful suction discs that allow them…
Math that feels good: Creating learning resources for blind students
Mathematics and science Braille textbooks are expensive and require an enormous effort to produce—until now. A…
The mysterious, legendary giant squid's genome is revealed
How did the monstrous giant squid—reaching school-bus size, with eyes as big as dinner plates and…
Male songbirds can't survive on good looks alone, says a new study
Brightly coloured male songbirds not only have to attract the female’s eye, but also make sure…
Sir David Attenborough blasts inaction on climate change
The naturalist and broadcaster has warned that “the moment of crisis has come”. Click…
Our Planet Matters: What's the BBC plan all about?
The BBC plans a raft of new services and shows examining climate change and the state…
Our Planet Matters: What is climate change?
It’s been linked to a year of extremes – from bushfires to torrential rains – but…