Rise in wolf attacks alarms Dutch sheep farmers

After one wolf killed 26 sheep Dutch farmers worry about installing costly electric fencing.

Coral reefs ‘weathered dinosaur extinction’

Researchers have found that the algae living in coral reefs may have evolved 160 million years…

Primate speech: How some species are ‘wired’ for talk

Primate brain study reveals a "wiring" key to our ability to talk.

Organic solar cells set ‘remarkable’ energy record

Cheap, flexible solar panels could become a reality as organics achieve the same power efficiency as…

Killer whale still carrying dead baby after 16 days

A mother whale is still carrying her baby's body more than two weeks after it died.

The unpleasant reason men navigate better than women

Scientists show innate ability is not the explanation for men navigating better than women.

Elusive nightjar back at RSPB Sandy reserve

A pair have been spotted breeding at the Bedfordshire site for the first time in 45…

Beastie joys: Photographer’s love of Scottish bug life

A woman passionate about insects and photography shares images of some of Scotland's colourful bug life.

Parker Solar Probe: How Nasa is trying to ‘touch’ the Sun

Nasa's Parker Solar Probe will get closer to our star than any other in history.

Online dating: Aim high, keep it brief, be patient

Researchers say that contacting people "out of your league", can be a successful online dating strategy