Puffin patrol: The children saving Iceland’s pufflings

Puffin populations are struggling, but some young volunteers are coming to their rescue.

Rothera wharf ‘kit of parts’ heading to Antarctica

A team is preparing for the trip to the "most remote construction site in the world".

South Africa’s ancient lost city of Kweneng rediscovered by lasers

Descendants of the 15th Century residents are now fighting to have it recognised as their homeland.

Fracking to start in Lancashire as legal challenge fails

Fracking for shale gas can go ahead for first time in the UK since it was…

Norfolk man who illegally hoarded 5,000 rare eggs faces jail

When he was searched by police, Daniel Lingham said: "I've been a silly man, haven't I?"

Bid to save koalas with ‘back-up’ Europe clan

Five southern koalas have been flown from Australia to the UK to create a back-up population.

Rice ‘safely conserved’ in Philippines gene bank

Scientists say that more than 100 thousand varieties of rice have been safeguarded for the future.

Six climate questions for ‘Green GB’

Cars, planes, heating, fracking and food will come under scrutiny as the UK bids to keep…

Hawking’s final science study released

Stephen Hawking's final scientific paper has been released, and deals with one of the central topics…

Same-sex mice have babies

Scientists break the rules of reproduction, so what does it mean for the future of sex?