Two genetic studies has shed light on the epic journeys that led to the settlement of…
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Storm Emma: Weather causes accident and strands trains
Storm Emma combined with snow has been causing havoc across the UK.
Largest population of penguins found in Antarctic Peninsula
Over 1.5m penguins, the largest population on the Antarctic Peninsula, has been found on the Danger…
Mission to giant A-68 berg thwarted by sea-ice
The UK-led expedition to the waters around the world's biggest iceberg is forced to turn around.
Penguin super-colony spotted from space
Scientists stumble across a huge group previously unknown Adélie penguins on the Antarctic Peninsula.
Diabetes is actually five separate diseases, research suggests
Scandinavian researchers say a new classification would mean better treatment for patients.
Gove lambasts water company chiefs
The Environment Secretary attacks water industry bosses' salaries and lack of investment.
Swarm of starlings causes ‘roadblock’ in Norfolk
The birds were captured at about 14:30 GMT on Wednesday at Flitcham, near King's Lynn.
Africa ‘set to miss UN development goal on malnutrition’
At current rates of progress no African country will meet the UN goal set for 2030,…
‘Oldest tattoo’ found on 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies
Researchers discover the oldest figurative tattoos in the world on two mummies from Egypt.