Dinosaur crater’s clue to origin of life

The crater made by the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs reveals clues to the origins…

‘New’ wave-like cloud finally wins official recognition

New edition of International Cloud Atlas includes asperitas cloud after long campaign by skywatchers.

How an obscure seed is helping to save the elephant

A look at how the seed of a South American tree is increasingly being used as…

Paleo artist

An award-winning artist brings ancient fossil discoveries to life through illustrations.

Major shake-up suggests dinosaurs may have ‘UK origin’

Scientists reclassify dinosaurs, putting British fossils at the base of their family tree.

UK schoolboy corrects Nasa data error

The A-level student noticed something odd in radiation levels from the International Space Station.

Princess Anne: GM crops ‘have real benefits’

Princess Anne has told the BBC's Farming Today she believes gene technology has important benefits to…

Plans for coal-fired power plants drop by almost half in 2016

A report suggests a "dramatic" decline in the number coal-fired power plants in pre-construction in 2016.

Genetically-modified crops have benefits – Princess Anne

The Princess Royal's views in a BBC radio show appear to be at odds with those…

‘Dispersal machines’

How the toxic pests, described as "dispersal machines", are thwarting efforts to halt their advance.